Historical Events tagged with "felipe calderón"

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Military & Warfare

Calderón Initiates Military Offensive Against Cartels

December 11th, 2006 18 years ago

Felipe Calderón, the President of Mexico, initiated a military-led offensive against drug cartels in Michoacán to address escalating violence. This operation marked a significant turning point in the Mexican government's approach to drug-related crime, emphasizing a strong military response. The objective was to restore order in a region plagued by violent turf wars and confrontations between rival drug gangs. Calderón's decision to deploy the military was a response to public outcry over the increasing lawlessness and insecurity affecting communities.

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