How is Mexico protecting its people and visitors?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 26, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

A major concern today in Mexico is the crime and violence in its bordering states. What is Mexico doing to protect its people and its visitors? How are these states prosecuting criminals?

A major concern today in Mexico is the crime and violence in its bordering states. What is Mexico doing to protect its people and its visitors? How are these states prosecuting criminals?

The Trans-Border Institute will hold a seminar on Mexico's crime and justice system. It will take place on Monday, March 6th. at the Joan B. Kroc Peace and Justice Building. For more information contact the Trans-Border Institute at USD.

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Guests:

David Shirk , director of the Trans-Border Institute at the University of San Diego.
Anna Cearly , staff writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune. She covers border issues such as crime and public safety.
Lynn Walker , Mexico City Bureau Chief for Copley News Service.