Concerns over the changing nature of gangs and cartels and their relationships to states in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has resulted in the emergence

"Concerns over the changing nature of gangs and cartels and their relationships to states in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has resulted in the emergenc

"Gives readers an overview of the issues associated with drugs, cartels, and gangs in Mexico and Central America. The readings are based on years of field resea

This book examines the nature of transnational organized crime and gangs, and how these diverse organizations contribute to violence, especially in so-called fr

In recent years, the south-western border of the United States has come under increasing pressure from the activities of Mexican narco-insurgents. These insurge