Program Coordinator for the Justice in Mexico program at the University of San Diego. She received her B.A. in International Relations from the University of San Diego (2015) and earned her M.A. in International Relations at the same university in 2018. Her research focuses in political violence and organized crime violence in Mexico.
Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico 2020 Special Report, 2020
This is the second edition of Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico. Like last year's re... more This is the second edition of Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico. Like last year's report, this study builds on 10 years of reports published by Justice in Mexico under the title Drug Violence in Mexico. The Drug Violence in Mexico series examined patterns of crime and violence attributable to organized crimes, and particularly drug trafficking organizations, as well as other related issues, such as judicial sector reform and human rights in Mexico. At the 10 year mark, in 2019, this series of reports was retitled "Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico" to reflect the proliferation and diversification of organized crime groups over the last decade and the corresponding wave of violence. As in previous years, this report compiles the most recent data and analysis of crime, violence, and rule of law in Mexico to help inform government officials, policy analysts, and the general public.
In recent years, Mexico has seen elevated violence years, with roughly 300,000 people murdered si... more In recent years, Mexico has seen elevated violence years, with roughly 300,000 people murdered since 2000 and over 28,000 registered homicides in 2017 alone. One special characteristic of this violence is the increased number of targeted killings against local authorities, perhaps most noticeably the more than 150 mayors, former mayors, and mayoral candidates that have been killed since 2004. This paper examines the problem of violence targeting mayors, former mayors, and mayoral candidates in order to provide a better understanding of the recent wave of violence against local officials in Mexico.
This report focuses on trends in organized crime and violence in Mexico, which have been enormous... more This report focuses on trends in organized crime and violence in Mexico, which have been enormous concerns to U.S. and Mexican authorities and the general public in both countries the past few decades. For ten years (2009-2018), this report was entitled Drug Violence in Mexico, because of the dramatic increase in violence associated with Mexican drug trafficking organizations. However, in 2019, the authors modified the title and scope of the report in an effort to more accurately reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the dynamics Mexico’s public security situation, as the nature of organized crime and violence in Mexico has evolved and become more complex. Accordingly, this report on Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico—the third edition under this title—compiles the latest available information and relevant research on these topics with an emphasis on data made available by Mexican authorities.
Calderón analyzes the surge in violence in the state, comparing the number of intentional homicid... more Calderón analyzes the surge in violence in the state, comparing the number of intentional homicide cases with the increasing problem of fuel theft in the state, and describing some of the state and federal government measures to address both issues. https://justiceinmexico.org/organized-crime-violence-guanajuato/
Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico 2020 Special Report, 2020
This is the second edition of Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico. Like last year's re... more This is the second edition of Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico. Like last year's report, this study builds on 10 years of reports published by Justice in Mexico under the title Drug Violence in Mexico. The Drug Violence in Mexico series examined patterns of crime and violence attributable to organized crimes, and particularly drug trafficking organizations, as well as other related issues, such as judicial sector reform and human rights in Mexico. At the 10 year mark, in 2019, this series of reports was retitled "Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico" to reflect the proliferation and diversification of organized crime groups over the last decade and the corresponding wave of violence. As in previous years, this report compiles the most recent data and analysis of crime, violence, and rule of law in Mexico to help inform government officials, policy analysts, and the general public.
In recent years, Mexico has seen elevated violence years, with roughly 300,000 people murdered si... more In recent years, Mexico has seen elevated violence years, with roughly 300,000 people murdered since 2000 and over 28,000 registered homicides in 2017 alone. One special characteristic of this violence is the increased number of targeted killings against local authorities, perhaps most noticeably the more than 150 mayors, former mayors, and mayoral candidates that have been killed since 2004. This paper examines the problem of violence targeting mayors, former mayors, and mayoral candidates in order to provide a better understanding of the recent wave of violence against local officials in Mexico.
This report focuses on trends in organized crime and violence in Mexico, which have been enormous... more This report focuses on trends in organized crime and violence in Mexico, which have been enormous concerns to U.S. and Mexican authorities and the general public in both countries the past few decades. For ten years (2009-2018), this report was entitled Drug Violence in Mexico, because of the dramatic increase in violence associated with Mexican drug trafficking organizations. However, in 2019, the authors modified the title and scope of the report in an effort to more accurately reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the dynamics Mexico’s public security situation, as the nature of organized crime and violence in Mexico has evolved and become more complex. Accordingly, this report on Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico—the third edition under this title—compiles the latest available information and relevant research on these topics with an emphasis on data made available by Mexican authorities.
Calderón analyzes the surge in violence in the state, comparing the number of intentional homicid... more Calderón analyzes the surge in violence in the state, comparing the number of intentional homicide cases with the increasing problem of fuel theft in the state, and describing some of the state and federal government measures to address both issues. https://justiceinmexico.org/organized-crime-violence-guanajuato/
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drug trafficking organizations. However, in 2019, the authors modified the title and scope of the report in an effort to more accurately reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the dynamics Mexico’s public security situation, as the nature of organized crime and violence in Mexico has evolved and become more complex.
Accordingly, this report on Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico—the third edition under this title—compiles the latest available information and relevant research on these topics with an emphasis on data made available by Mexican authorities.
https://justiceinmexico.org/organized-crime-violence-guanajuato/
drug trafficking organizations. However, in 2019, the authors modified the title and scope of the report in an effort to more accurately reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the dynamics Mexico’s public security situation, as the nature of organized crime and violence in Mexico has evolved and become more complex.
Accordingly, this report on Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico—the third edition under this title—compiles the latest available information and relevant research on these topics with an emphasis on data made available by Mexican authorities.
https://justiceinmexico.org/organized-crime-violence-guanajuato/