Mexican voters ‘threatened by drug cartel’
Officials promise to ensure safety of next year’s presidential vote after threats to voters in state election.
Published On 24 Nov 2011
Mexican authorities have promised to ensure that next year’s presidential elections are not undermined by drug-related violence.
The pledge follows the release of an audio recording containing threats by an alleged drug trafficker to people voting in recent state elections in Michoacan.
Al Jazeera’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Source: Al Jazeera