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Mexico Revising Law That Could Give More Legal Power To Military

In Mexico, a heated debate is happening as the Senate revises a new law that could give more legal faculties to the military.

If approved, the Law of Internal Security would allow the Mexican president to deploy the army under situations considered to jeopardize public safety.

The law would also allow state and local governments to request for military presence.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.