Mexican Towns Are Taking Security Into Their Own Hands

Tancintaro, Mexico claims to be the "avocado capital" of the world, selling one million dollars worth of the fruit per day. But what makes Tancitaro truly interesting is that the orchards -- and the town itself -- is under the protection of a militia funded by the avocado growers.

In a fascinating piece in the New York Times, Amanda Taub, Max Fisher and …