Operation Cartel (#OpCartel) morphs into Operation Corrupcion (#OpCorrupcion)
The nebulous and notorious international Internet hacktivist collective known as Anonymous has switched targets from the dangerous and deadly drug cartel Los Zetas to the government corruption within Mexico that allows drug cartels like Los Zetas to flourish.
The switch in tactics was signaled by a YouTube video released Tuesday, November 8. The switch came after Los Zetas released a kidnapped Anonymous enthusiast per demands made by Anonymous via Operation Cartel (#OpCartel). Anonymous had threatened to expose the identity of Los Zetas drug cartel members as well as cartel collaborators and other pertinent information if their fellow Anon was not released by November 5. According to reports, that Anonymous enthusiast was released November 4.
After some days of debate and discussion between various factions within the bowels of the Anonymous hive mind, a decision was made to call a truce with Los Zetas, and instead target government corruption within Mexico. Many both inside and outside Anonymous circles had counseled against going up against the Zetas because of their well known penchant for murder and mayhem of the most heinous nature.
The following is a Google translation of an announcement from Iberoamerica Anonymous - Official Blog:
Government of the Federal Republic of the United Mexican StatesDuring these days we have been aware of the plight of a people forgotten by their leaders. A town battered by gratuitous violence, corruption, indifference of their government, the passivity of its security ...We have found that Mexicans are not alone. They have nobody on their side no one to believe.From Anonymous have tried to raise awareness among the people to change this. We tried to make the government listen and take appropriate action to fix the situation. But we realize that you get to the point of corruption and fear, that nobody wants to do anything to change things.Therefore, we appeal to all the world's Anonymous, the entire global hacker community, putting aside our differences, ruthlessly attacking all government agencies in Mexico. A hack their webs, their email, their servers. To bring to light all the hidden information that demonstrates that Mexico is corrupt rulers.Officially declare the war against corruption in Mexico.Mexican people are not alone. Difficult times ahead but it is time to change things. We are with you.The posters do not scare us, only we took decisions to help you. Be brave. We ask that colaboréis.That denunciéis. That you manifestéis. You go out into the street without fear. You feel that in Mexico there is no fear and wants to change things.We are with you but can not do it alone. We need your help. It's time to change things.Each in its own sphere, each with their level of commitment, so that together we can destroy the corruption, abuse of power and can live in freedom of expression and decide our future and our children.It's time to say what we think and show that the people have the power.Is your anger. Go out. Fight for your rights.People of Mexico, are not alone. Anonymous and the world is with you.We are Anonymous
We are Legion
We do not condone
Do not forget
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Update: Thursday, news broke that “a Mexican blogger and social network moderator has been found tortured and killed by the Los Zetas drug cartel. The victim is believed to have been a moderator on local social networking site Nuevo Laredo en Vivo, and is fourth apparent victim of the ruthless Los Zetas drug cartel to have been murdered in the town over the last two months.”
In addition, several news outlets are now reporting that Barrett Brown, sometimes self appointed speaker for the Anonymous hive mind and a very vocal promoter of Operation Cartel, has gone into hiding, fearing for his safety.
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