Mexico Child 'Violence' Film From Futuro Del Mexico Stirs Controversy Associated Press
go to original April 12, 2012

Niños incómodos exigen a candidatos (nuestromexicodelfuturo.com.mx)

MEXICO CITY — A shock video "mockumentary" showing children as kidnappers, corrupt police officers and drug traffickers is drawing both criticism and praise in violence-torn Mexico.

Kids about eight to 12 years old are seen sticking each other up, bribing each other and engaging in shootouts in a mock Mexico made up entirely of children.

The video is produced by a foundation supported by private companies and universities.

At the end of the video the children ask the candidates in Mexico's July 1 presidential election to do something to stop the violence and corruption.

All the main-party candidates praised the video Thursday but some legislators are calling it child abuse and asking it be banned.

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