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Crime-fighting in Mexico

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Vindication for Frenchwoman Florence Cassez shows up the flaws of Mexico’s justice system, but was she innocent? Her politically-charged case prompts François Picard’s panel to issue a scathing verdict for the war on drugs policies of Mexico’s former president Felipe Calderon.

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By Anelise Borges
  • Miguel MARTINEZ. Paris correspondent, UNO NOTICIAS (Mexican TV);
  • Jean Marc SANCHEZ. Lawyer, Paris Bar Franco-Hispanic Comission;
  • Frederick T. DAVIS. Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Former US federal prosecutor;
  • Colin HARDING. Director of Latin Forum - from London.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Diaraye Bah.

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