How Bayardo De Murguia’s role in Modern Warfare II gave him pride about Mexico

Mexico could definitely use some assistance on the world stage when it comes to its reputation. It is a country known in the movies for its drug wars and cartels and frightening violence. Those things are present in the storyline of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, the biggest selling game of the year.

So when the military game was set in Mexico, that could have been cause for alarm. But the writers didn’t take a stereotypical approach when it came to the story set in the country. Since Call of Duty has a tradition of honoring “boots on the ground” and sharing a disdain for politicians and commanders, the writers dwelled on the possible kinship between U.S. Special Forces and Mexican Special Forces operators.