The Economist had a story a few weeks ago on the recent developments of Mexico’s war on drugs. According to the magazine:

“At least 4,000 people have been murdered in violence involving traffickers so far this year. Officials say that is a sign that government pressure [on drug gangs] is having an effect.”

Their measurement of success is quite macabre; more people are dying in Mexico, including innocent bystanders who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This would be a tragedy in any other scenario, except for the twisted logic behind the war on drugs.

In related news, the head of Interpol in Mexico was arrested today for alleged collaboration with organized crime. I can’t wait to see how the drug warriors present this development as a “success.”