Guadalajara- Blood, Drugs, and Misery



Guajajara, like all of Mexico, has issues with the Cartels that plague the country and rampant poverty The Problems Guadalajara face seem almost insurmountable, however I believe addressing the issues will lead to better policy's made with the peoples interest in mind  I would like to explore these issues and see what is being done to resolve or at lease help carry the load of it all.

Drugs. Drugs have a unique and dark history in Mexico. The term Cartel is almost synonymous with Mexico and images of Criminal empires, terror upon citizens and killings to prove as examples to the public and other rival cartels. Mexico is on the ropes and it's people are paying with there wellbeing or worse, there lives. The Mexican government is trying to combat this, but it's plain to see that this is not a battle they can win alone. The United States, if it works in tandem with the Mexican government, it could slow down there rate of growth to a death pulse with progressive Drug laws, reinforcing security and support at the boarder that would benefit both nations, and supporting them militarily even by creating tasks forces to assist Mexican authorities all without being intrusive. The United States does not have a good reputation with interference with Foreign affairs. Stopping the bleeding and allowing Mexico to heal would cause for Mexico to reach a potentially un heard of recovery and the United States would create a powerful, rich and dependable ally south of its boarders, securing its security, not to mention the international ripples it would cause that might lead to a revolution of cooperation not heard of in the modern age!

Poverty- 27.6 percent of the population lives below the poverty line in Jalisco. This would be Below the national average of 41.9. Now poverty is a tricky thing due to the amount causes that can lead to poverty. Its not black and white by any means. However a lot of issues stem from once again the issues stated above with Drugs and Cartels. However building programs and money being funneled to help the homeless and less fortunate citizens have helped a little, however the main issues stem from much larger issues that increase poverty which then aid the bigger problems. It's a viscous cycle that cant and wont end until things dramatically change.

With all this said id like to be the first on to say that there is no easy way in solving any of the problems Mexico is battling with, however, hiding behind a wall and ignoring the issues only lead them to grow bigger and much worse, all while sacrificing peoples lives to pay for exit of mind. understanding and addressing issues is the first step to fixing them. How many more have to die before we has a species do the right thing, not because of a bottom line, but because all human life has intrinsic value.