MEXICO CITY – Mexico is decrying Forbes Magazine's decision to include the reputed leader of one of the country's most violent drug cartels on its list of billionaires.
Forbes ranks Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, with an estimated $1 billion fortune, at No. 701 — between a Swiss oil-trading tycoon and an American chemical heir.
Guzman, Mexico's most-wanted fugitive, is believed to head the Sinaloa cartel.
President Felipe Calderon said Thursday that "magazines are not only attacking and lying about the situation in Mexico but are also praising criminals."
Mexico's Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora said Forbes is defending crime by "comparing the deplorable activity of a criminal wanted in Mexico and abroad with that of honest businessmen."
Lola Rose
WTF is wrong with this picture?? Forbes Magazine, for cryin' out loud?
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
I don't blame Mexico one bit. It was inexcusable, giving Shorty that kind of notoriety.
2Exactly!
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Mexico should be grateful for the recognition that they have at least *one* thriving industry (besides exporting their poverty to the US).
4/sarcasm off
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Conservative in exile
Washington and Sacramento: Stealing our children's futures.
Is this guy the 701st richest man in the world? If he is, no matter how he got his wealth, he should be on the list. If Mexico wants to do something about it, how about they step up to the plate, and catch him.
5UnDave35 maybe you should read the news. A major effort against drug cartels is underway in Mexico, causing a major rebellion against law enforcement. Take responsibility for being amidst irresponsible publishers.
6UnDave they never included the Colombia drug lords. One guy asked for amnesty, and in return would pay of the countries NATIONAL DEBT.
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