New report: data and analysis on Mexican drug violence 2001-09

The Justice in Mexico Project has released the 20-page report “Drug Violence in Mexico: Data and Analysis from 2001-2009″ [ PDF (5.42 MB) ] :

“Mexico closed the decade with an unprecedented level of violence, and a record number of drug-related killings in 2009. In light of the spectacular nature of this violence and the challenge it represents for the Mexican state, it raises serious concerns for the Mexican public, for policy makers, and for Mexico’s neighboring countries. This report provides an overview of the trends found in available data on drug-related killings in Mexico, and offers some brief observations about the causes of violence and the effectiveness of recent efforts to combat organized crime.”