Soldiers of God or Soldiers of Mexico? By Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero In these last dates has discussed the balance of the war against drug trafficking implemented by President Felipe Calderón and its consequences for the country during these years. The results are daunting. Not only has the power of organized crime groups increased, but also the institutions of the Mexican State have reached the limit of their operation. The Failed State is normality in the new times. For this reason, the Secretary of Defense has considered it appropriate to take a contemptuous look at human rights and negotiate the role of the Armed Forces in order to reduce the scarce guarantees and resources that the population of our country has. Denisse Dresser, the best politician in the country, calls this circumstance a coup d'état. Traditionally, the Army has had minimal respect for the rights that the Mexican Constitution dictates. It is true that the war has been complicated for the Armed ...