The frenetic activity of Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto in his first four months in office has kept the media occupied with issues other than macabre murders and drug-related violence. The publication of data showing a spike in homicides linked to organised crime in Mexico in March,
however, put the spotlight back on his plans for combating insecurity and reducing violence. It coincided with Peña Nieto’s official launch of his administration’s ‘national crusade against hunger’, which has the stated aim of imparting social justice but also fits into an overarching crime prevention plan focusing on providing opportunities for poor and marginalised youths.End of preview - This article contains approximately 1863 words.
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