The topic of this seminar paper is the drug war in Mexico. In concrete terms, it is about the parties involved in the country and the population groups that have been particularly affected by the war. The seminar paper follows the question of how important the drug trade is for the Mexican economy and how it should be fought. Therefore, the work is structured as follows:
It begins with the history and the origins of the war on drugs. The involved parties are mentioned as well. Furthermore, I will discuss the aims of the war and whether they can be achieved. Afterwards the causes of the drug war are pointed out.
Furthermore, I come to the parties involved inside and outside Mexico. In addition, I want to show the consequences of the war and which people are particularly affected by it. For this purpose, the official figures of the fatalities will be used.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background of the war on drugs
- Involved Parties
- Structure
- Objects of the conflict
- Goals
- Causes
- Economics of the drug trade
- International involvements
- Consequences of the war
- Possible scenarios
- The government wins
- The cartel wins
- The citizen militia wins
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper focuses on the ongoing drug war in Mexico, examining the involved parties, the impact on the population, and the role of the drug trade in the Mexican economy. The paper aims to analyze how the drug trade should be combated and whether this war can be won.
- The historical context and origins of the drug war in Mexico.
- The different actors involved in the conflict, including the government, drug cartels, and citizens.
- The economic implications of the drug trade for Mexico and its international connections.
- The consequences of the war on the Mexican population, including the impact on security, social welfare, and the economy.
- Possible scenarios and their implications for the future of the drug war in Mexico.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins with an introduction to the drug war in Mexico, highlighting its ongoing nature and the conflict between various parties. It then delves into the background of the war, tracing its roots back to the 1960s and the growing demand for cannabis in the United States. The text explores the involvement of the US government, the rise of Mexican drug cartels, and the increasing importance of Mexico as a source of illegal drugs.
Further chapters analyze the causes of the war, the economics of the drug trade, and the international implications. The paper also examines the consequences of the war on the Mexican population, including rising violence and insecurity. Finally, three possible scenarios for the future of the war are presented, outlining the potential outcomes for the government, the cartels, and the citizens.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this paper include: the drug war in Mexico, drug trafficking, Mexican drug cartels, US drug policy, economic impact of the drug trade, violence and insecurity, social consequences, and possible scenarios for the future.
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- Lukas Müller (Autor), 2020, The war of drugs in Mexico, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1367811
