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    says Grillo. In the confession from the cartel members reports that the bodies were cremated in a large garbage pit that was kept alive by diesel, tires, wood, and gasoline; however, the remains that were not incinerated were put in trash bags and dumped into a nearby river says Grillo: “On Nov. 7, Mexico's Attorney General, Jesús Murillo Karam, revealed that three cartel assassins had confessed to taking the students to a garbage dump, where they allegedly murdered them and incinerated their…

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    provide opportunities for their families. Some immigrants,however,smuggle drugs through the borders of the United States. That´s why I believe that immigration laws should be strict. Likewise, Mexico is run by drug cartels. The New York Times states that, a ¨...kilo sells for upwards of 100,000-more than its weight in gold.¨"meaning they earn 100,000 dollars for selling one kilo of marijuana,heroin,and meth. The Mexican Drug War is currently taking place in Mexico and is affecting many…

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    Colombia for the last five decades has gone through the struggles caused by the actions of several guerrilla groups in its country. Outside countries have defined the guerrilla groups of Colombia as terrorist groups due to the actions the group has taken throughout its existence. The largest guerilla group in Colombia, also the oldest group is FARC. This group has a long violent history in Colombia, involving it in both domestic and narco-terrorism. The guerilla group FARC has impacted Colombia…

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    Mexican Drug Trafficking

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    been on the forefront of widespread illegal drug trafficking. They produce and export the greatest amount of illegal drugs — marijuana, cocaine, and heroin — and distribute these illegal narcotics worldwide. These countries also contain the most violent and powerful drug cartels who play prevalent roles in drug trafficking in their countries. Consequently, these nations’ relations with other nations worldwide have shifted due to rampant drug trafficking. Drug trafficking has significantly…

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    Essay On Decriminalization

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    the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act” (Seigel 162). regarding sentences both for dealers and users. These restrictions and rules are far from perfect; Unreasonable laws only serve as a catalyst to problems worsening. The idea of decriminalizing drugs to most is questionable. Far often people are not aware of the difference between decriminalization and legalization. Decriminalization essentially reduces the penalty and alters the course of action taken on those who are caught with illegal drugs.…

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    Drug trafficking is the topic that circulates within the media. It has become a social problem around the world, and has caused many innocent lives. The media is in charge of personally gathering information about the drug trafficking around the world, which can lead them to their own death. Moreover, two major countries that been affected by this worldwide problem are United States and Mexico, making these countries the main point of trafficking and production. The media has left both…

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    No one can keep track of all the drug trafficking organizations that Mexico has. There some that are high profile and known all around the world. There are some that just getting started as we speak and of the course the ones that have lots of influence but doesn’t want any publicity or attention. There operations are running smoother not worrying about getting busted by what’s left of the authorities that they have. These organizations have enough influence to build their own government and…

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    Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is known to be the most wanted drug lord in the United States, as well in Mexico. He is the head of the Sinaloa Cartel, which is a criminal organization named after the Mexican coast state of Sinaloa where it was initiated. Guzman was previously taken to jail but escaped in the month of July. This was due to an underground tunnel that was located under his cell, where he was being imprisoned, at the Altiplano Federal Prison. Since his escape, he has been in the run from…

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    terms “War on drugs” was coined by U.S President Richard Nixon on June 18, 1971 to refer to the campaign for the prohibition of drugs, military intervention and military aid all aimed at not only defining but also reducing the trade of illegal drugs. The initiative has for decades included setting drug policies intended to discourage the production, he distribution as well as the consumption of drugs of what the United Nations and participating government’s term as psychoactive drugs. The United…

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    Narcoland Analysis

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    The War on Drugs is One Big Lie In Anabel Hernandez’s, Narcoland, she gives readers a firsthand look at her five years of taxing research which has led to the discovery of numerous misconceptions about the drug war and the American drug trade. This essay exposes and debunks three of many misconceptions. First, it exposed and debunked the well-known escape of Chapo Guzman from prison and government officials letting Chapo walk free. Second, The murder of journalist Manuel Buendia, by the Federal…

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