Introduction
It is important to understand the current reign of drug cartels in Mexico. In this webquest, you will research some information regarding the different cartels, their leaders, and their territory in Mexico.
Task
Visit these websites and answer the following questions on an separate piece of paper.
http://www.ibtimes.com/guide-mexicos-drug-cartels-map-1557597
1. List the 6 primary cartels in Mexico.
2. Which 2 cartels have the most territory?
3. Of which cartel was "El Chapo" the leader?
4. What happened to the Beltran Leyva cartel?
5. What is the Knights Templar also known as?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/31/mexico-violence-numbers_n_6075…
6. How long have the students been missing in Mexico?
7. How many people have been killed since President Calderon began his "War on Drugs"?
8. What did President Peña Nieto vow to do at the beginning of his presidency?
9. What was the homicide rate in Mexico in 2013? In the US in 2012?
10. What percentage of households have been victim to at least 1 crime?
11. What is the most dangerous state in Mexico for women?
12. How many people filed complaints of torture or ill-treatment in 2013?
13. Out of the 123 prosecutions for torture between 2005 and 2013, how many resulted in convictions?
Answer the following questions. Each response should be a minimum of two sentences:
14. In what ways is the drug trade relevant to your own life? Does this problem effect you, your family and/or your community?
15. Should gun distributers from the U.S. be stopped from selling weapons to Mexico, or is it their right to provide a supply where there is a demand?
16. Although Mexico and the U.S. are clearly hit the hardest, the problems caused by drug cartels are a global issue. Who should be responsible for dealing with these cartels? Why?