Mexico Drug War, could we have a southern front? Remember the Alamo?

In Mexico's drug wars, fears of a U.S. front

With U.S. forces fighting two wars abroad, the nation's top military officer made an important visit last week to forestall a third. He went to Mexico. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the trip to confer with Mexican ...

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El Paso cited as possible target
New fears are rolling across the region, stemming from recent indications by cartel leaders that they are prepared to extend their war across the border, most likely into Texas and Arizona.

‘Entire country of Mexico’ destabilized
The violence has put an enormous strain on Calderon’s government, which has dedicated itself to wiping out the cartels. Some in the U.S. government have made it clear that while they wish Calderon well, they are not confident that he can succeed.