Now, seven years since her rescue, jacinto has become an advocate against human trafficking and has attended several public events and conferences to share her story. Mexicos illicit drug networks and the state reaction. In spirit of the breaking bad final season, i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for some books which cover mexican cartels or other related drug trafficking topics such as manuel noriega. The illegal drug trade or drug trafficking is a global black market dedicated to the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs that are subject to drug prohibition laws. From an experienced cartel analyst and special agent, this is a powerful and very comprehensive look into the broad scope of mexican drug violence and its impact on the security of our nation. The mexican drug war also known as the mexican war on drugs. Mexicos war on drugs is one big lie world news the. Inside mexicos criminal insurgency, he takes a wider lens to the problem of drugs cartels south of the united. Over two thirds of the cocaine originating in south america that enters the united states passes through the central americamexico corridor dea, 1996, 2003.
Violence and drugtrafficking in mexico words without. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs through the use of drug prohibition laws the united nations office on drugs and crimes world drug report 2005 estimates the size. These policies have given the responsibilities for civilian drug control to the military, which has the power to not only carry out anti drug and public. This paper explores the links among these variables. In 2008, jacinto was rescued during an antitrafficking operation in mexico city. Trends in production, trafficking and consumption of. Drug trafficking, violence and mexicos economic future. The drug war has claimed thousands of lives in mexico and now the violence. Joness study of drug trafficking networks in mexico provides a rich history and insightful analysis of drug trafficking and counterdrug efforts in the mexican context.
Mexico has been an important transit point along cocaine trafficking routes for decades. In 2016, the drug wars in mexico claimed between 21,000 and 23,000 lives. The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mexicos drug trafficking organizations. Mexicos brutal drug war claims thousands of lives every year, as powerful trafficking groups battle it out for territory and influence. Drug trafficking, corruption, and violence in mexico. Organized crime and drug trafficking organizations congressional research service 1 introduction mexico shares a nearly 2,000mile border with the united states, and the two countries have historically close trade, cultural, and demographic ties. Most consider corruption central to both the illicit trade and to the governments war on it. The book examines the history and growth of mexican drug cartels and the. Drug trafficking united nations office on drugs and crime.
Nonfiction books about mexican drug cartels wikipedia. Other strategies are aimed at disrupting drug trafficking. Drug trafficking in the united states dates back to the 19th century. Mexicos rampaging drug cartels are a huge problem for the. Under his leadership, the cartel garnered a fierce reputation for.
The authors propose some publicsafety measures, including creation of a national police force and a nofly zone over southern mexico. Mexico, drug trafficking and us relations geopolitical. Mexico s brutal drug war claims thousands of lives every year, as powerful trafficking groups battle it out for territory and influence. But rather than send troops to fight drug cartels, they argue. This is an excellent book that addresses how drug networks are targeted through the prism of the state. Mexico border through which the vast majority of illegal drugs cross, the normally bustling vehicle traffic that smugglers use for cover has slowed to a trickle. Illegal drug use in mexico still well below levels in the united states rose 87 percent between 2002 and 2011, according to the latest national survey of addictions. Timely and authoritative, mexicos illicit drug networks and the state reaction provides crucial insight into why mexico targets some drug networks over others, reassesses the impact of the war on drugs, and proposes new solutions for weak states in their battles with drug networks.
The bloody rise of the colombian and mexican cartels that control the global cocaine. The cobra by frederick forsyth, orange is the new black by piper kerman, the cartel by don winslow, the queen of the s. Concentrated in the production and distribution of three main products marijuana, cocaine and heroin 2, this industry is the principal exporter of illegal drugs to the us. However, only recently has mexico become involved in the refining process and taken a more active role in cocaine trafficking. I think as one of the best books out there on the ongoing mexican drug war. Drug trafficking has prospered in broad daylight, creating traditions and accounting for 10% of the money in circulation. Fact is, the situation in mexico poses a far greater threat to american security. Drugtrafficking has prospered in broad daylight, creating traditions and accounting for 10% of the money in circulation. Discover book depositorys huge selection of drugs trade drug trafficking books online. Bars, nightclubs and motels across the country that are ordinarily fertile. Violence in mexico is on the rise, particularly homicides, kidnappings and extortion by drug trafficking organizations and other organized crime groups. The violence generated by mexicos drug trafficking organizations dtos in recent years has been unprecedented.
Source and scope of the rising violence congressional research service 1 introduction the brutal and growing drug traffickingrelated violence in mexicobeheadings, public hanging of corpses, killing of innocent bystanders including children, car bombs, torture, and assassination. Source and scope of the rising violence ebook written by june s. The book provides an exhaustive analysis of drugrelated violence in the country. Chinese immigrants and their descendants had the vision and connections to kickstart mexicos first drug trafficking. Border, third novel of cartel trilogy, mirrors real life drug trafficking. Pages in category nonfiction books about mexican drug cartels. Mexicos prisons, as described by inmates and insiders and viewed during several visits, are places where drug traffickers find a new base of operations for their criminal empires, recruit. In an era of heroin and fentanyl, the only true bulwark against these horribly potent drugs is built through. Barr was back in mexico city last month, focusing his meetings on bilateral efforts to fight criminal organizations as well as drug and arms trafficking. Cocainetrafficking is risky but enormously profitable.
Drugs trade drug trafficking books book depository. List of books and articles about drug trafficking online. Mexican authorities have been waging a war against drug trafficking organizations dtos for more than a decade, but with limited success. A guide to mexicos most powerful drug cartels bbc news. When the mexican military began to intervene in 2006. His life and vast drugtrafficking empire have been the subject of numerous books and tv series. At current levels, world heroin consumption 340 tons and seizures represent an annual flow of 430450 tons of heroin into the global heroin market. Gabriel ferreyra presents a comprehensive analysis of drug trafficking in mexico and the united states by examining the roots, development, consolidation, and. Organized crime, drug trafficking, and violence in mexico.
As mexicos traffickers ship drugs north, they leave. Written by an american and a mexican author, the book provides an outline of what needs to be done to end the seemingly interminable violence. In 2008, more mexicans than in 2007 said gangs and drug trafficking are present in their areas, and more than 4 in 10 residents said their country is not politically stable. Further information can be found in the yearly world drug report. Thats back to the peak levels of 2010 to 2012, when up to 23,000 people died each year in drugrelated homicides. Government enforcement efforts have successfully removed some. The scope of the mexican drugtrafficking industry mexicos drugtraffic industry is a highly profitable, diversified business. One of the best books ive seen to understand mexican cartels, border violence, drug trafficking and the ramifications of spillover crime into america. Mexico had tumbled into a fullblown economic crisis. Gallup polls underscore the precarious situation mexico is facing regarding its stability and rule of law. From opium to marijuana to cocaine, a variety of substances have been illegally imported, sold and distributed throughout u. This is a superb, carefully documented analysis of how american drug and neoliberal policies have helped open up mexico to crony capitalism, crony drug trafficking, increasing wealth disparity, impoverishment of the lower 50 percent, police and army corruption and domination, and now a murderous, fruitless, usdriven drug war.
Border wall wont stop opioids, drug trafficking from mexico. But such relationships have yet to be fully examined and raise a number of questions. The bloody rise of mexican drug cartels audible audio. The desensitizing of the population to drug trafficking, as illustrated by everyday drug folklore, and its very mundaneness in the border region, are a direct challenge to the idea that the government is. Border walls wont stop drug trafficking from mexico.
Mexico produces and distributes marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine to most of the world. Having grown accustomed to the presence of tourists those subtle invaders as jeanpaul sartre called them, for years, we saw narcos as a form of extreme tourism. A significant increase in spillover violence would likely lead to a redefinition of the bilateral relationship. Source and scope of the violence congressional research service summary violence is an inherent feature of the trade in illicit drugs, but the violence generated by mexicos drug trafficking organizations dtos in recent. Certification, hence access to credit, had now become essential. A shocking, unsettling account of the rise and continued dominance of mexicos drug cartels by a widely respected investigative journalist who.
This trend raises the issue of the potential for spillover into the united states. Looking for books on mexican drug cartelsdrug trafficking. Claims that 90% of mexican drug war victims are criminals is a statistic far removed from cristina romans experience in a country where police and military have fallen into corruption. The drug control policies mexico has adopted to prevent drug trafficking and to eliminate the power of the drug cartels have adversely affected the human rights situation in the country. The scope of the mexican drug trafficking industry mexico s drug traffic industry is a highly profitable, diversified business.