Article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13074059
As I've been keeping up with the posts, I have been noticing more and more that a majority of the articles being posted are about Japan, Africa, etc half way across the world. One of our biggest issues happens to be taking place in our bordering countries, Mexico. Drug Cartels have been an increasingly growing issue in Mexico. This article is about the discovering of more bodies along the cities of Mexico. More and more bodies are being discovered every day. These are not just casual deaths, these are civilians being executed. The Mexican government has send more troops out to catch those responsible for committing these atrocities. Bodies are being found in several states throughout Mexico. This article mentions Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas. The supposed group responsible for this, is the Zetas cartel. They are widely believed to be one of the most ruthless groups operating in the country. They consist of previous members of the special forces and are known to be well trained and obtain string military tactics.
Cynthia Gomez- Ryan 11 am
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Cynthia Gomez- Ryan 11 am
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ReplyDeleteI just finished reading an article by Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos in which he argued that Mexico's government would not be able win the war against the cartels without full US support and I couldn't agree more, both with Mr. Ramos and Cynthia Ramos. The demand for drugs is not decreasing and will not decrease until the US government steps in and until they do any efforts that Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, or its military make will be useless.
ReplyDelete-Maria Macias
This article was eye opening to say the least, As I was not aware of this issues severtiy. thanks for the post. It is unfortunate that extreme measures like this are being taken and the relevance seems to be 2nd nature to most.
ReplyDeleteGary Soper- Armel 10 am friday
I completly agree that these terrible crimes have seem to have gone unnoticed in the eyes of the world. For almost two decades these crimes have been a major issue for Mexico and are only increasing. The United States needs to do much more in helping the Mexican government prevent these autrocities from occuring.
ReplyDeleteAlec Gast (Armel 10-10:50)
The major problem in Mexico is that the Mexican government is terribly corrupt. At least half have financial ties with the drug cartels. The government is too weak and divided to unify and bring down these cartels. I have to agree a world power like the United States will have to assist Mexico to put an end to all of this. If civilian deaths continue to build it won't be long before this problem escalates.
ReplyDeleteMargarita Castillo
Armel, 10
Not only escalates, but they are one of our bordering countries. I wouldn't doubt that this problem could spread into the U.S. How much longer until they start taking U.S civilians. Maybe that's what it would take to attract more attention to the problem? Mexico's government is definitely corrupt and its sad to see innocent people suffer because of the cartel problems.
ReplyDelete^^ Cynthia Gomez- ryan 11 am
ReplyDeleteEvery day there is news about Mexico, sometimes with news that they have grabbed another drug dealer, but mostly about the killings that are happening on an everyday bases. The Mexican government though it argues that they still have control over Mexico, it appears that they have lost control over states such as Monterrey and Michuacan. I do agree with Cynthia in the fact that it is a problem that is hitting to close to home. In an interview with the president of Mexico Felipe Calderon , that happened not to long, continued in arguing that this problem wont stop since the major contributors of drugs are from the American people.
ReplyDeleteKaren Ledezma- Armel 10 a.m.
I agree that a significant part of the problem is the corruption of the Mexican government. It is quite frightening to think that the people (government) who are supposed to protect the people are the ones perpetrating and supporting these crimes.
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ReplyDeleteIt is true, Ipek. The Mexican government isn't doing what they should be doing to protect and serve the great people of Mexico. I went to Tijuana a few years ago and now I wouldn't dare of traveling there with drug cartels cutting off tourists heads and depositing the bodies in a ditch a few miles away. Its truly a sad case.
ReplyDeletePhil Mancini
Armel Friday @ 10:50
*I retracted my previous post since I forgot to acknowledge which discussion class I was in*
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ReplyDeleteWe must not solely focus on the failures of the Mexican government, but also those of our own. When the U.S. government established NAFTA and eliminated trade barriers with Mexico in 1993, it opened the door to many problems. NAFTA is largely responsible for the deterioration of the Mexican economy, as locally produced goods were replaced by cheaper U.S. imports. A natural outcome of a struggling economy is an increase in crime and illegal markets- in this case murder and drug trade.
ReplyDeleteThe physical movement of goods across the border requires about two million trucks annually. Many cartels smuggle drugs on these trade routes, as a majority of these trucks are not throughly inspected. The U.S. must recognize the role they have played in enabling drug trade and violence in Mexico. As they did in 1993, they must again work and communicate with Mexico - this time to reach a solution to the crisis. In doing this, the U.S. must not "help" Mexico as a heroic world power, but rather take responsibility for its actions.
Jessica Grant
Armel @ 10:00