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    Immigration Reform Immigration is one of the most talked about issues in this election. People from various countries that are looking for a better quality of life immigrate to the United States. Besides the obvious illegally crossing the border, people come other ways. Many come by getting work, school, business, or touring visas. This is completely acceptable, however some people overstay their time and are therefore considered illegal immigrants. There are 3 main issues in the discussion of…

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    But at the end of the 1990s the Colombian government implemented stronger policies to control the drug flow. This reduced the ability of the Colombian cartels to oversee and secure the international narcotic routes. After the Colombian participation diminished new gangs and ringleaders appeared, mostly from Mexico. Many of the previous Transportistas were arrested and the gang network was completely remodeled. New activities appeared which were also followed by violence and even more…

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    Pablo Escobar had the government paid off so they would not mess with him or his people doing is work. Also he would pay off the police so they would not get into his work during his time working. Escobar was seen like a god to some people who he help with their problems and people loved him for doing that. Big Brother is the complete opposite of Escobar of trying to help the poor out so they could do something in their life. Big brother would have cameras everywhere so he had everyone on film…

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    them to smuggle all sorts of illegal drugs to various countries. Unlike Griselda, Joaquin Guzman invaded countries with not only cocaine, but also marijuana and heroin. Griselda began her history in Colombia, where she not only helped the poor, but she also killed anyone that betrayed her. She made Colombia be known as the major producing country of cocaine. “The Godmother,”…

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    in the world. Through his high influx of drug money, Escobar was able to continually bribe government officials. Escobar was so powerful and wealthy that he was even elected to the Colombian congress, despite being a known drug dealer and killer. His combined power of being a congressman and a cartel leader, made it very hard for authorities to capture Escobar. Through his bribery, the Colombian government was corrupted into turning a blind eye to his wrong doings. His extortions to the…

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    After the civil war African Americans did not have all their civil rights. White people were still discriminating Africans. African Americans were still not getting all their rights in Colombia. They were viewed as violent negroes, who were treated unfair to anything done for the benefit of their community. Whites were using violence and discrimination against African Americans. African American were being discriminated because of the Columbian riot, being armed and having the right to protect…

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    Colombia the beautiful a place I called home every summer since I could remember when I was little. A place that seemed so harmless to me because I spent most of my younger years living there with my grandparents never imagining I would be surprised to change my opinion. The last summer I visited Colombia was the worst and traumatizing in my life, needless to say a summer that changed my life. Having planned and amazing day ahead with family, shopping and enjoying the beautiful likes of Tumaco,…

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    to abstain from eating at those restaurants or foundations. Even though the government is complying with the rules and attempting to help the reported natives, numerous individuals address the way that the absence of illegal immigrants in restaurant is harming them. One man says, "Individuals in various towns are currently measuring the social, financial and lawful expenses of seeking after these statutes." The government who continues to try to serve its people by eliminating the illegal…

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    workers is the government making it well known to the workers that there will be no threat of deportation for reaching out and making a claim. If undocumented workers feel safer reaching out and reporting hazardous conditions, injuries, or unfair treatment, then the business owners will be held to higher standards and the workers will have a safer environment. LeVoy also stated, “Undocumented workers tend to be reluctant to approach government agencies. Nevertheless, many government agencies,…

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    Immigration has shaped the demography of Americans since colonial times. Immigration is an important issue the country faces today, misperceptions persist about fundamental aspects of this crucial topic such as the size and composition of the immigrant population, and how immigration affects the economy and the workforce in the U.S. Contrary to popular perception, less than half of all immigrants in the U.S are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately one-fifth of all immigrants are non-Hispanic white,…

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