Crime in Mexico In this paper I will be discussing the criminal activity in Mexico such as the trafficking of illegal drugs like cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin and marijuana; the trafficking of humans and weapons; cartel related violence such as extortion and smuggling; and corruption within the political system. Mexico in fact, is known for having the most sophisticated and violent crime organization, not only among the countries in Latin America, but throughout the world. In order to improve this situation, multiple efforts have been made by former presidents, in particular Felipe Calderon who tried by changing polices to eliminate corruption within the government itself.
Corruption
Keith Zukik writes in her journal article, “Security …show more content…
The 1990s in fact were very difficult years for authors and journalists. Many were killed and many reports of harassments were reported during those years (Shelley 2001). One of the most effective ways to combat corruption in other countries and organized crime is the mobilization of the civilians. However, no such movement has arisen in Mexico to fix the organized crime and corruption situation. What happened in mexico instead is that the middle class and educated citizens in 200 voted against the PRI candidate in the national and regional election (Shelley …show more content…
An Assessment of the Initial Conditions of the War against Organized Crime in Mexico,” wrote about the war against organized crime in Mexico. He says that most of the organized crime in Mexico has to do with the drug trade, which has been ongoing in the country for decades. The most well known drug cartels in Mexico include “La Familia”, the “Sinaloa”, the “Zetas”, the “Tijuana”, and the “Juarez” cartel.
The drug trafficking dates back to the 1980s when the Colombian cartels contracted with the Mexican cartels to move their cocaine into the United States and in return, the Mexicans would take part of the drugs and sell them on their own. In fact Mexico, after that, has become the major supplier of cocaine to the United States. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, approximately “92% of the cocaine in 2001 came through the U.S.-Mexican border” (Vilalta 2014).
In 2007, with the help of the United States, the price of cocaine rose. This was possible thanks to the enforcement of the drug trafficking policies. However, on the other hand, the increase in the price of cocaine caused more violence to occur (McKinley
Corruption
Keith Zukik writes in her journal article, “Security …show more content…
The 1990s in fact were very difficult years for authors and journalists. Many were killed and many reports of harassments were reported during those years (Shelley 2001). One of the most effective ways to combat corruption in other countries and organized crime is the mobilization of the civilians. However, no such movement has arisen in Mexico to fix the organized crime and corruption situation. What happened in mexico instead is that the middle class and educated citizens in 200 voted against the PRI candidate in the national and regional election (Shelley …show more content…
An Assessment of the Initial Conditions of the War against Organized Crime in Mexico,” wrote about the war against organized crime in Mexico. He says that most of the organized crime in Mexico has to do with the drug trade, which has been ongoing in the country for decades. The most well known drug cartels in Mexico include “La Familia”, the “Sinaloa”, the “Zetas”, the “Tijuana”, and the “Juarez” cartel.
The drug trafficking dates back to the 1980s when the Colombian cartels contracted with the Mexican cartels to move their cocaine into the United States and in return, the Mexicans would take part of the drugs and sell them on their own. In fact Mexico, after that, has become the major supplier of cocaine to the United States. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, approximately “92% of the cocaine in 2001 came through the U.S.-Mexican border” (Vilalta 2014).
In 2007, with the help of the United States, the price of cocaine rose. This was possible thanks to the enforcement of the drug trafficking policies. However, on the other hand, the increase in the price of cocaine caused more violence to occur (McKinley