Life in prison for Mexican extortionists - first time ever

Extortion is a major problem in Mexico. It’s also big business. In some cases extortion is a direct spin-off of drug trafficking, in other cases it’s an independent enterprise. But usually there’s some nexus between the two. Crime promotes crime.

Yesterday in Ciudad Juárez – the most dangerous city in the world according to some experts – two young men, 23 and 25, were sentenced to life in prison for extorting the female owner of a corner grocery store. She was handing over 1,000 pesos a week – about $80 USD. No doubt a lot of money to her. She had the courage to testify against them. It was the first time a life sentence had been given to extortionists in Mexico.

Read the details here: http://mexicogulfreporter-supplement.blogspot.com/2011/11/life-sentence-for-mexican-extortionists.html