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Headline News in LA February, 2014

Drug Lord Captured

Joaquín Guzmán Loera El Chapo

Before 2/22/14: Head of Sinaloa Cartel Most powerful drug trafficker in the world. (US Dept of Treasury) One of world’s most powerful people (Forbes Magazine) Billionaire—among the richest on the planet (Forbes)

Childhood From small mountain hamlet in Sierra Madre Mts. Father cattle farmer—involved with poppy production Family life Education

Career Jobs scarce—helped father Age of 15 grew own crop of marijuana Age of 20 joined organized crime 80s apprentice of Felix Gallardo ‘89 in charge of a territory

Methods Use of tunnels Increase in violence Former rules of drug trafficking shattered Increased government bribes

Prison 1993 captured in Guatemala 20 yr-9mth sentence His lifestyle in prison 2001 escape Official story Other theory

13 years on the run Bounty—$7 million How he managed to evade capture Sierra Madre Mts Pay officials Legend—Robin Hood FearTunnels

Family Life 3 wives 10 children 2007 wedding Multiple affairs

February 22, 2014

What next? Extradition to the US? Increased violence?

Venezuela Protests and Turmoil

February 2014 in Venezuela

Curcial Background/ Key People Hugo Chávez, Nicolás Maduro Henrique Capriles, Leopoldo López

The issues: Rampant Crime

The issues: The economy High inflation (56% in 2013) One of slowest growing economies in Latin America in 2013 (International Monetary Fund) Major companies slowing or stopping production/business (Ford, GM, Toyota, major airlines) High unemployment

The issues: Rationing

The issues: Censorship

How and When?

Who? And Where?

Maduro’s response Expel US Diplomats Arrest López

Maduro’s response

Riot Police

Paramilitary Intervention

18 Dead, 100s Injured, 800+ arrested

Other Responses Peace talks—2/26 Court proceedings against López Court proceedings against López Arrest of 8 officers Extend “Carnival” holiday Sympathy for protestors waning?