Mexican Drug War a Continental Issue: New Ambassador

Published March 25, 2009

In the few short weeks since Francisco Barrio Terrazas arrived in Ottawa as Mexico's new ambassador, his controversial political record has thrust him into the spotlight over a characterization that he says is misinformed.

Mr. Barrio, who rose through Mexico's political ranks as a mayor, governor and federal minister prior to his diplomatic appointment to Canada, has been accused of failing to adequately investigate and protect...