As many of you know, we have interviewed the Mexican Attorney General on two occasions in the past six months or so. He has always expressed the concern about drug cartels and the power of corruption in the northern border areas.

I got the impression as President Calderon and his administration battles to win back security in the country, the last frontier of the fight will be the northern border areas where violence continues to rage.

Now we see the very clear example that the cartels are snubbing their nose at the Mexican President. According to the AP, hitmen tied to Mexico’s Gulf cartel appear to be boldly seeking recruits by posting help-wanted signs in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, including a giant banner hung across a thoroughfare. I have been to Nuevo Laredo in the past and the place isn’t one of the safest.

The banner appeared over the weekend and said “Operative group ‘The Zetas’ wants you, soldier or ex-soldier. We offer a good salary, food and benefits for your family. Don’t suffer anymore mistreatment and don’t go hungry.”

While some people are criticizing Calderon, using this example, I take a different view. I think the Mexican government is making some headway and now cartels are having to fight and now even advertise to gain recruits. By the way, I took this picture during our undercover operation with Mexican drug officials. This man is a drug lookout.