Mexican Drug War Jay Kim
Summary Mexico basically middleman. Really kicked off after the arrest of Miguel Gallardo, who dominated the business, in 1989 because gangs fought over control. Rival gangs fought each other ever since. Mexico basically middleman. Really kicked off after the arrest of Miguel Gallardo, who dominated the business, in 1989 because gangs fought over control. Rival gangs fought each other ever since.
Summary II Numerous deaths and injuries, including civilians. Corruption within the police. 2006-President Calderon decided to put an end to drug trafficking by sending 6,500 troops to Michoacan. Fighting still going on. Numerous deaths and injuries, including civilians. Corruption within the police. 2006-President Calderon decided to put an end to drug trafficking by sending 6,500 troops to Michoacan. Fighting still going on.
Seizures Over 62,000 weapons (AR-15s, AK-47s, grenade launchers, armor piercing snipers) seized since 1996 Countless tons of drugs-price of cocaine went up 24% in 37 states. 270 private plans confiscated 10m submarine Over 62,000 weapons (AR-15s, AK-47s, grenade launchers, armor piercing snipers) seized since 1996 Countless tons of drugs-price of cocaine went up 24% in 37 states. 270 private plans confiscated 10m submarine
Recent News US gave Mexico nearly $200 million to fight the war against drugs. 8 new bodies were found in Michoacan, a violence ridden city in Mexico. Police force increased, 25,000 troops stationed at Michoacan. US gave Mexico nearly $200 million to fight the war against drugs. 8 new bodies were found in Michoacan, a violence ridden city in Mexico. Police force increased, 25,000 troops stationed at Michoacan.
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