Mexican Drug WarMexican Drug War

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SummarySummary

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 IISummary 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.

SeizuresSeizures

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 confiscated10m 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 confiscated10m submarine

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Recent NewsRecent 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.

SourcesSources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war

http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/international-14/122871118886590.xml&storylist=topstories

Korea Herald

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war

http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/international-14/122871118886590.xml&storylist=topstories

Korea Herald