The Mexicans

Ive had one of my Radio 4 moments in the early hours of the morning . I often wake up to something really interesting at a random moment . Last night it was a report on the Mexican drug lords . They fund and build their own schools to educate  children . What i didn't know was that they have their own brand of Catholicism . A blend of the Roman Catholic religion and some older ideas : pre - Christian  .They even build their own to churches   . A  patron saint of death is worshipped  and is popular with those living a dangerous life of crime on the edge of society . She is seen as a protector . The drug lords are seen as hero's by some who feel they are neglected by their government . .

Drugs 'n' guns

With the Olympics coming up fast increased laboratory facilities for drugs testing are being set up .Also the customs service is setting up a new system to deal with the increase in fire arms coming into the country that will be used in shooting events . You can sense the tension however unjustified as the news reader uses the phrase    " increase in fire arms coming in to the country "  The beat goes on.......