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The “War on Drugs†in Mexico: (Official) Database of Events between December 2006 and November 2011

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  • Laura H. Atuesta
  • Oscar S. Siordia
  • Alejandro Madrazo Lajous

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The objective of this text is to describe the three categories that the Drug Policy Program at the Center for Teaching and Research in Economics (CIDE-PPD) database comprises, their limitations, and their main features. Additionally, we explain what we believe to be the source of the database we originally received and analyze its accuracy by comparing it with public records. We describe the validation and codification processes the database was subjected to, as well as the main biases and limitations the database may have. Additionally, we offer a preliminary analysis of the type of research that the CIDE-PPD Database can support. This analysis is not only relevant to those interested in studying the “war on drugs†in Mexico but also to those studying conflict in other countries involved in illegal drug production and trafficking, as well as countries experiencing conflicts related to organized crime.

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  • Laura H. Atuesta & Oscar S. Siordia & Alejandro Madrazo Lajous, 2019. "The “War on Drugs†in Mexico: (Official) Database of Events between December 2006 and November 2011," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 63(7), pages 1765-1789, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jocore:v:63:y:2019:i:7:p:1765-1789
    DOI: 10.1177/0022002718817093
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