on chemicals associated with Methamphetamines, the drug cartels have proven to be resourceful in obtaining exactly what they need. As stated earlier Mexico is not known as being a cocaine producing country but according to the FBI 93% of the cocaine that leaves South America destined for the United States travels directly through Mexico and the Southwest Border. Former President Felipe Calderon made a direct impact on how the drug cartels operate. He implemented new port security procedures…
be made up of journalists, law enforcers and social workers among others in order to develop ground based ‘real time’ information sharing on trafficking. With proper information networks, it is possible for law enforcement teams to infiltrate the cartels in drug and human trafficking. Through empowering those in the sex trade, it is also possible to identify those involved in drug and human trafficking because in many instances…
Grayson Perry Ms. Spain English IV Rough Draft The war on drugs The U.S is questioning if they should continue the war on drugs. Drugs are harmful to people, but they are very hard, almost impossible to get off the streets in not only the US, but other countries as well. It is important that the United States is spending money and time on drugs because drugs are too harmful and deadly. Its very important for the health and well being of our country that drugs get off of the street, soon. Some…
The Bandidos outlaw bikie gang, is one of the fastest-growing outlaw motorcycle gang in the 21st century. With over 90 chapters in Europe, 90 in the USA and 17 chapters down in the dusty plains of Australia. But who’s the man behind the scenes that forged this club together. The man convicted of murdering two drug dealers and serving a life sentence, Donald Eugene Chambers is the American founder of the Bandidos outlaw bikie gang. Donald Chambers, straight out of the Marine Corps in Vietnam…
What exactly is Operation Just Cause? Operation Just Cause was the Invasion of Panama and the military operations that took place in 1989, and one of the shortest armed conflicts in U.S. history. Panama was invaded by America, the reason being that their General who goes by the name Manuel Antonio Noriega, that lead the PDF (Panama Defense Forces) became supreme dictator of the country of Panama after a appointment with his handpicked legislative assembly in 1989, and he stated in his acceptance…
Thinking about Latino stereotypes in the media what immediately comes to mind are the domestic workers. Every maid in a household is Latino and overweight while the gardeners are named Jose and have a moustache. They usually have a strong accent and speak broken English. After viewing this week’s material, I am confirmed on my view of stereotypes in the media as all the sources presented included the domestic worker. Other stereotypes I have seen in the media after viewing this week’s material…
A drug cartel is a criminal organization developed with the purpose of promoting and controlling drug trafficking operations. They range from loosely managed agreements among various drug traffickers to formalized commercial enterprises. Up until the early 1900s, the use of opium, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol were legal in the United States and could be purchased at pharmacies and stores. “Chinese merchants brought opium to Sinaloa back in the late 1800’s...and since then, Sinaloa has been…
The war on drugs has transitioned onto the big screen with a long leash, projecting rigid, complex stories that tend to willfully navigate through treacherous waters (or desert, in this case) – all of which seem to adamantly indicate the United States is losing terribly. And, despite valiant protagonist efforts, movies of this nature quite often indicate that shades of gray are the easiest way to operate – ala Wild West style. In Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve (Enemy, Prisoners), Emily…
Conformity circulates the lives of many, in both societal and economical ways, and most of the time it occurs without realization. Kennan’s article reflects just this, our absent-minded way of submission. His use of relatable ideas and complex diction enforces his tone and opinion upon the reader. Oppression tends to relate in a situation when involving conformity however meager or drastic it may be. It is true that many countries’ government has lost its original intended power and now,…
General John Ashcroft to be one of the answers that would help discourage and eliminate illegal Absconder in the United States. This led to numerous difficulties for the administration to try to calm over with our next door neighbor, Canada. The Cartels have been trafficking illegal drugs an enormous proportion in the most southern sections of the United States. States…