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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. Summary II. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Page 1: Mexican Drug War

Mexican Drug War

Jay Kim

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SummaryMexico 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.

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Summary IINumerous 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.

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SeizuresOver 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 NewsUS 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.