War and Conflict Journal

On June 8, 2009, a fierce gunbattle between the Mexican army and drug cartel gunmen in Acapulco, resulted in 16 dead gunmen and two dead soldiers.  This is merely the latest and well-publicized battle in Mexico’s long and bloody war against Drug Cartels.  The battle took place near a famous strip of hotels frequented by foreign (read: American) tourists. 

For more information on the Mexican Drug War, go to:

http://www.historyguy.com/mexico_drug_war.htm

A Mexican soldier battles Drug Cartel gunmen in Acapulco, June, 2009