Confronting the Cartels

"Tens of thousands of Mexicans have been killed in drug-related gang violence"

Tens of thousands of Mexicans have been killed in drug-related gang violence in the past ten years. Ruthless criminals control the illegal trade with the US, thought to be worth $13bn a year. Now one of Mexico's leading politicians, known as El Bronco, the Governor of the State of Nuevo Leon claims he can beat the country's infamous cartels. For Our World Yalda Hakim has been to spend time with him.

Release Date

March 3, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Our World: Confronting the Cartels

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish, English

Production Companies

BBC