mexican drug war jay kim. summary mexico basically middleman. really kicked off after the arrest...
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Mexican Drug WarMexican Drug War
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SummarySummary
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.
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.
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Summary IISummary 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.
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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SeizuresSeizures
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 confiscated10m submarine
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 confiscated10m submarine
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Recent NewsRecent 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.
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.
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SourcesSources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war
http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/international-14/122871118886590.xml&storylist=topstories
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war
http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/international-14/122871118886590.xml&storylist=topstories
Korea Herald