Colombian to Mexicans: Be Patient

The Colombian ambassador to Mexico has an interesting interview in today's Excelsior, which focuses on Mexico's lack of security and conflict among Latin American nations. Much of the questions have a You-guys-are-swimming-and-we're-sinking-please-help-us sort of tone:

But when are we [Mexicans] going to be able to celebrate triumphs against insecurity like you [Colombians] are doing today?

The important thing is that Mexico is taking a few steps that are fundamental.
The recovery of territory, which was occupied by the criminal, is absolutely indicative that there is the presence of [governmental] authority.