According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Mexican Mafia had arranged for contract killings to be carried out by the Aryan Brotherhood, a white prison gang. Both the Mexican Mafia and the Aryan Brotherhood are mutual enemies of the African-American gang Black Guerilla
Drug Trafficking in the United States Rhonda Stafford English 122 Lisa Clark October 09, 2011 The Disturbing Cartel Organization One of the most horrifying, violent, bloody events taking place in the world today is drug trafficking and the ruthless cartels, (a cartel is an alliance of business companies formed to control production, competition, and prices) that are behind this illegal business. Many of the drug cartels are related and have been in existence for many generations. The authorities are making every effort in an attempt to stop this disturbing distribution of drugs, although the drug cartels are ferociously and aggressively fighting back. This is making the progress to stop drug trafficking into the United States
The Aryan Brotherhood also operates in other states, such as the Arizona Aryan Brotherhood and the California Aryan Brotherhood, which do not get along between own gangs. The Mexican Mafia was originated in the late 1950’s in the California Department of Corrections. The Mexican Mafia was a street gang that worked its way in the prison system. The Mexican Mafia Consist of Mexican-Americans members and revolves around drug trafficking. The Black Guerrilla Family was founded in 1966 by a Black Panther member George Jackson and was originally know as the Black Family or Black Vanguard.
Who is responsible? Members of two major drug cartels arrested. MORELIA, Mexico – Last night the federal police was forced to take action after a serious call about the location of some members of the two major drug cartels in Mexico, namely La Familia and The Zetas drug gang. Nearly 50 members were detained, including some suspect of the recent attack on a police helicopter. The police have said in a statement that 36 members belong to La Familia and 10 members belong to the Zetas.
Web. 16 Dec. 2013.) The Mexican Drug Cartels not only cause trouble for the United States but also for the people of Mexico. There are seven major drug cartels in Mexico the Beltran Leyva, Gulf Cartel, Juarez Cartel, La Familia Michoacana, Los Zetas Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and the Tijuana/Arellano Felix Cartel.
The Mexican Mafia was California’s first prison gang created in 1957 and consists of mostly Chicano or Mexican American members. Otherwise known as la eme, the Mexican mafia is one of the most powerful prison gangs in California. The gang has about 150-200 known members and is assisted by about 1000 others who are hoping to become full members (Fleisher, 2001). The gang is currently active in the federal system and in 13 states, though it is most active in California and Texas. Several distinguishing features of the gang include the blood in blood out oath, which requires a murder to be committed for entry and members trying to leave are killed.
The power of this organized crime group is legendary and the impact on American life tragic. Learning their history enables present governments to learn effective means of combating the success of future cartel organizations. History The history of the Juarez Cartel can be traced back as far as early as the 1980’s (LaFranchi, 1999). Cocaine use and demand had peaked and suddenly, the Columbian Cartels found themselves in the middle of a major crackdown from U.S. and Mexican authorities (LaFranchi, 1999). Amado Carrillo Fuentes took advantage of the Columbian trade’s inability to move narcotics as freely as they were once able and began amassing his own empire.
According to the New York Times “Tucson is hardly alone in feeling the impact of Mexico’s drug cartels and their trade. In the past few years, the cartels and other drug trafficking organizations have extended their reach across the United States and into Canada. Law enforcement authorities say they believe traffickers distributing the cartels’ marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs are responsible for a rash of shootings in Vancouver, British Columbia, kidnappings in Phoenix, brutal assaults in Birmingham, Ala., and much more.” (Archibold, 2009). Since President, Felipe Calderon took office and declared war on all Mexican cartels, in seems as if the cartels are becoming more violent. According to Colin Gray, “there have been well over an estimated 13,600 drug-related killings in the country.
They are considered to be an outlaw motorcycle club; however, not all members ride motorcycles. Its emblem features a skull with a turban brandishing twin pistols and the words "Original Gangster" beneath it, along with the motto "Only the dead see the end of war”. Labelled as one of Australia's most dangerous gangs, they had been feuding with larger and well-known motorcycle gangs including the Hells Angels and the Bandidos. As of March 2012 the gang no longer exists as an organized structure after being dismantled by a police operation arresting key members and with other members choosing to quit the gang
In the article it reports on the growing violence of drug gangs that are menacing the U.S. - Mexico border. Details of the violent acts of Heriberto Lazcano, how the Mexican government's efforts to stop such activity have failed, people employed by the largest drug cartels, incidents of murder and kidnappings, and the reaction of the president of Mexico Vincente Fox (TIME Magazine). Choosing this source was not hard; TIME has a reputation of reliable information; to withhold this reputation TIME Magazine does not put stories and headlines to spread gossip, rather use their magazine and writers to inform the nation of big events happening near or far away. There is no question that TIME Magazine is one of the most reliable and consistent magazines to read, for the magazines work to distribute story worthy new about past, present and future problems, in a serious and direct manor. The usability of the source for a college level course is the best bet to get information accurately, stray away from gossip and focus on the real issues at