Trafficking In Mexico

The problem of drugs coming over into the United States from Mexico is not new, but it is serious and in spite of many efforts by American law enforcement and border authorities, it continues day after day. This paper reviews the problem from several perspectives and brings to light attempts the U.S. has made to stop drug trafficking on our border with Mexico. The biggest issue regarding border security is the power of the drug cartels, and the majority of emphasis in this paper is directed towards the cartels.

The drug war has caused many problem problem in many countries especially in mexico where the heat of the problem has come to be from raging war between the government of mexico and drug cartels, from many cities not being safe because of the constant violence throughout the country to economic disruption and more. More than 164,000 people had died between 2007 and 2014 because of the drug war in mexico, more than the iraq and afghanistan war zones combine.

The drug war has cost many problem problem in many countries especially in mexico where the heat of the problem has come to be from raging war between the govt of mexico and drug cartels, from many cities not being safe because of the constant violence throughout the country to economic disruption and more, more than 164,000 people had died between 2007 and 2014 because of the drug war in mexico more than the iraq and afghanistan war zones combine (Kurzgesagt).

Mexico’s violence on drugs is constantly ongoing. Its imposes a security threat to the United States and threatens the stability of the Mexican state. Drug trafficking is not the only issue of mutual interest between the United States and Mexico but Mexico is the third most largest and important source of oil which has been dropping since 2005 (New York Times, Hanson, 2008). Violence is a major problem when it comes to its drug cartels. They have tried to double their police force to make sure military forces from involving themselves in the drug movement. Consumers have become very upset at the quality of the drugs they are receiving so that increases the violence. Due to the drug violence increasing so much that kids cannot play in their neighborhood due to fear and intimidation. It’s not a safe environment for their citizens

Again, it was shown that approximately 70 percent of the federal budget for the war on drugs (again, the report for the federal budget was statistically manipulated and skewed) was going towards the imprisonment and law enforcement against the suppliers and users of narcotics. The effects caused by the imprisonment and armed force against them has sparked violence and civil injustice around the world. Firstly, look at it from an impoverished family’s point of view. The growing and manufacturing of opium in Afghanistan is their living and their source of what is usually an inadequate income. When these crops are eradicated and destroyed, and families are destroyed by this; generally violence, food insecurity/malnourishment, increases in poverty, and a decline in school attendance are all a result (Barret). It is common knowledge that when things as rudimentary as food security or school attendance are disrupted, civil injustice has occurred. Or for the layman, things are really bad. For instance, the drug-cartel crisis in Mexico is the perfect example of what has ensued in part by the drug war. Drug users in the United States are the biggest customers of the products Mexican cartels have to offer. Because the drug laws are so harsh in the United States, the drugs were sourced and supplied by Mexican drug cartels. In the 1990’s, Mexico plunged into a severe economic crisis. The drug trade as also effected. As a result of intense competition amongst Mexican drug

In 2006, Mexico began to crack down on drug trafficking operations in union with the United States. Why all of the sudden? In regard to that question, my paper will include a history of events leading up to this sudden crack down on drug trafficking, from its start in the 1960’s until today. After the history of the drug war, I will discuss the main states involved like the United States and Mexico itself. Along with their main goal of eliminating drug trafficking all together, although it is a very high expectation. Mexico has sent out 50,000 soldiers that are being paid less than a burrito vendor, in attempt to lessen the

On the other hand, from 2000 to 2010, both countries faced similar conflicts but each with their own purpose and background. For example, in 2006 Mexico declared war against the 7 Mexican cartels. This war was the first time that Mexico declared war on drugs. In this war, approximately 164,000 people have been a victim of homicide due to drug conflict (Shirk, 2011). In 2007 according to U.S Government estimates, approximately 15,500 metric tons of marijuana and an unknown number of Methamphetamine were produced in 2007 and exported primarily to the United States (Schaefer, Bahney, Riley, 2009). Mexico in this war was experiencing one of the most horrible and bloody wars of its time. Mexico was fighting the drugs cartels that were strongly armed

Mexico has numerous problems with its government. The main problem is the drug war violence. Drug war violence causes a lack of jobs, substandard education, and ultimately a loss of people. The Mexican Government is ultimately responsible for the drug war violence and all the misery it causes. The violence between the cartels began to escalate in 2006, after the election of President Felipe Calderón. (Rebecca Gordon) it is my belief that the violence is a direct result of the policies of the Mexican Government.

It can be hard to differentiate between conflict and issue in regards to Latin America’s drug war and International Relations. The Mexican drug war is a global issue because it interferes with the states ability to collaborate and form policy in order to address the issues between international borders.

The Mexico Drug war started in December of 2006 and is still lingering about to this day. “From January 2000 through September 2006, the Mexican government arrested over 79,000 people on charges of drug trafficking” (Cook 4). As shown, Mexico has a very known past of dealing with drugs.

Approximately 1.2 million people were victims of human trafficking within Mexico in 2010 (Gurney, 2014). An estimated 50,000 women and children are trafficked into the United States (O'Niel Richard, 1999). The majority of the trafficking victims in the United States are either from or pass through Mexico (O'Niell, 2010). These smuggling rings tend to be small gangs, larger criminal groups and corrupt individuals that victimize people from their own country, that work together to traffic individuals (O'Niel Richard, 1999). In addition to these groups, there is evidence that state officials, such as police officers, that are involved in trafficking, either directly or by compliance to the gangs (House, 2010). Human trafficking is a fast-growing

During the mid-2000’s former President of Mexico Felipe Calderon announced his war on the cartels and led to a crackdown against these organizations, along with assistance with

Drug trafficking has become an increasingly growing problem in the world today. Illegal drug trade is a worldwide black market consisting of production, distribution, packaging, and sale of illegal substances. Although today’s "War on Drugs" is a modern phenomenon, drug problems have been a common problem throughout history. The market for illegal drugs is massive, when we consider the estimated global drug trade value is worth $321 billion (Vulliamy). The most drug trafficking happens on the border between Mexico and the United States. Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon said, “Our neighbor is the largest consumer of drugs in the world. And everybody wants to sell him drugs through our door and our window”

The illegal drug market has caused Mexico so much. There has been an increase of violence as cartels fight to gain control of trafficking territory.

Over the past years, Mexico has experienced extreme changes due to the violent drug wars. Violence has presented itself in every neighborhood, every street corner, and even in the schools. Chalk outlines are seen drawn on various streets of homicide scenes. Thousands of people have lost their lives in the hands of drug traffickers. Life itself in Mexico, has taken a change for the worse. One may ask what the reasons are for this wave of violence. The most logical answer, of course, is to blame the criminals. It is the drug lords who are smuggling, transporting, and selling these drugs. They should be the ones held responsible, right? The answer to this question is deeply rooted in the history of corruption in the Mexican Government. The