Presenter and Advisor Information

Itzel Mendoza, Illinois Wesleyan University

Major

Hispanic Studies

Second Major

Political Science

Submission Type

Oral Presentation

Area of Study or Work

Health, Political Science

Faculty Advisor

Carmela Ferradáns

Expected Graduation Date

2024

Location

CNS E101

Start Date

4-13-2024 11:15 AM

End Date

4-13-2024 12:15 PM

Abstract

This article analyzes the mutual relationship of dependency between civil society and narco cartels in Tierra Caliente, focusing on civilian experiences in Michoacan, Guerrero and el Estado de México. This paper will examine the functions of La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios and Los Zetas through community service provisions and cartels’ governance. Additionally, socioeconomic factors of Tierra Caliente will be examined to determine which types of communities lend themselves to cartels to provide community provisions as I argue that socioeconomic factors drive cartels’ operations and behaviors.

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Apr 13th, 11:15 AM Apr 13th, 12:15 PM

Narco Service Provisions in Tierra Caliente: La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios, and Los Zetas

CNS E101

This article analyzes the mutual relationship of dependency between civil society and narco cartels in Tierra Caliente, focusing on civilian experiences in Michoacan, Guerrero and el Estado de México. This paper will examine the functions of La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios and Los Zetas through community service provisions and cartels’ governance. Additionally, socioeconomic factors of Tierra Caliente will be examined to determine which types of communities lend themselves to cartels to provide community provisions as I argue that socioeconomic factors drive cartels’ operations and behaviors.

 

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