Transcript Mexican Drug War

Mexican Drug War
Jay Kim
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Summary
 Mexico basically middleman.
 Really kicked off after the arrest of
Miguel Gallardo, who dominated the
business, in 1989 because gangs fought
over control.
 Rival gangs fought each other ever
since.
Summary II
 Numerous deaths and injuries, including
civilians.
 Corruption within the police.
 2006-President Calderon decided to put
an end to drug trafficking by sending
6,500 troops to Michoacan.
 Fighting still going on.
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Seizures
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 Over 62,000 weapons (AR-15s, AK-47s,
grenade launchers, armor piercing
snipers) seized since 1996
 Countless tons of drugs-price of cocaine
went up 24% in 37 states.
 270 private plans confiscated
 10m submarine
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Recent News
 US gave Mexico nearly $200 million to
fight the war against drugs.
 8 new bodies were found in Michoacan,
a violence ridden city in Mexico.
 Police force increased, 25,000 troops
stationed at Michoacan.
Sources
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_dr
ug_war
 http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/ind
ex.ssf?/base/international14/122871118886590.xml&storylist=top
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 Korea Herald