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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Mexico
Did Former U.S. Special Operators Train a Cartel’s Kill Squad?
Did Former U.S. Special Operators Train a Cartel’s Kill Squad? A former Delta Force soldier and two SEALs are accused of training Jalisco Cartel’s paramilitary force Seth Hettena I spent some… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels
Topic: Security Region: Americas Tags: Constitution, Drug Cartels, Letters of Marque, Private Military Contractors, and Privateers Modern-Day Privateers Could Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels March 3, 2025 By: James Holmes What lawmakers are contemplating is a letter of marque that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
For Mexican journalists, President López Obrador’s pledge to curb spyware rings hollow
For Mexican journalists, President López Obrador’s pledge to curb spyware rings hollow Mexico|Impunity Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) 19 October 2022 9 minute read A man uses his cellphone while walking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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At least 2 Mexican journalists targeted by Pegasus spyware since López Obrador took office
At least 2 Mexican journalists targeted by Pegasus spyware since López Obrador took office Mexico|Digital Rights Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) 6 October 2022 2 minute read A man looks at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico
New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico By John Scott-Railton, Bill Marczak, Bahr Abdul Razzak, Siena Anstis, Paolo Nigro Herrero, and Ron Deibert October 2, 2022 Key Takeaways Mexican digital rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico
New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico By John Scott-Railton, Bill Marczak, Bahr Abdul Razzak, Siena Anstis, Paolo Nigro Herrero, and Ron Deibert October 2, 2022 Key Takeaways Mexican digital rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mexico: Pegasus revelations prompt fresh calls for truth
Mexico: Pegasus revelations prompt fresh calls for truth Mexico|Digital Rights This page is also available in Español ARTICLE 19, Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales (R3D) 21 July 2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mexico’s Private Security Paradox Understanding the Relationship between the Mexican State and the Private Security Industry
Mexico’s Private Security Paradox Understanding the Relationship between the Mexican State and the Private Security Industry You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Mexico’s Army of Bodyguards Draws Scrutiny After Televisa Executive’s Killing
Latin America Mexico’s Army of Bodyguards Draws Scrutiny After Televisa Executive’s Killing Incident shocks a nation where the wealthy are usually immune to spiralling violent crime In this 2014 photo, a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mexico’s Drug War and Neoliberal Energy Reforms Could Be Good for Business, Especially Mercenary Companies
Mexico’s Drug War and Neoliberal Energy Reforms Could Be Good for Business, Especially Mercenary Companies Mexico October 2, 2017 Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera Mexico, Uncategorized 0 A military parade commemorates independence in Mexico,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
