MEXICO: Heads on Parade

Big, tough Mexico far surpasses all other Latin-American States in the pursuit of Crime. Ever since the Spanish Conquest, notably tough individuals variously known as "rebels," "bandits" or "leaders" have led private armies against the forces of law & order. They always have a base village where they are beloved. They live off the land, sack isolated villages for food and women. Today they concentrate in the central and western States surrounding Mexico City. Through Puebla and Morelos roams El Tallarin, one of the most famed of living bandits. Jalisco belongs...