Mexico City's Sometimes Competent Cops

Jorge Chabat makes the logical observation that while the government of Mexico City has performed admirably in taking down the kidnapping band La Flor, it is at the same time frustrating to see such a sweeping and effective response applied so rarely. He also points out that making an impression on security will put any Mexican politician on the path to bigger and better things.

What is absolutely worrying is that the efficiency showed en the case of this criminal band hasn't been seen in many other cases of kidnapping in Mexico City.

Whatever the case, we hope that, with the expectation of winning support for an eventual presidential candidacy in 2012, the Ebrard government keeps offering results in combating delinquency. He'll win, and the citizens will, too.

If they can do it for Martí, why not for everyone? Obviously some crimes get more attention than others, and the kidnapping and murder of a 14-year-old heir will get the police's attention more than a dead prostitute, but why does the distinction have to be so great? Clearly, Mexican police are capable of police work, so why the 1-2 percent clearance rate? Ebrard (and anyone else with a presidential ambition) should be looking for answers.