The present report contains the findings of the Special Rapporteur on his mission to Mexico. He notes that human rights conflicts and violations arise because drug trafficking. Moreover, some indigenous peasants, as a result of poverty and isolation, have become involved in criminal activities that can lead to social breakdown and violence in the communities. Also, in some areas they had to accept the presence of the military because it helps to restrain the violence associated with drug trafficking among other things.
Citation: Rodolfo Stavenhagen, 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people: Mission to Mexico' (2003) E/CN.4/2004/80/Add.2.