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Headline News in LA. February, 2014. Drug Lord Captured . Joaquín Guzmán Loera. El Chapo. Before 2/22/14:. Head of Sinaloa Cartel Most powerful drug trafficker in the world. (US Dept of Treasury) One of world’s most powerful people 2009-13 (Forbes Magazine) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Headline News in LAFebruary, 2014
Drug Lord Captured
Joaquín Guzmán LoeraEl Chapo
Before 2/22/14:Head of Sinaloa CartelMost powerful drug trafficker in the world. (US Dept of Treasury)One of world’s most powerful people 2009-13 (Forbes Magazine)Billionaire—among the richest on the planet (Forbes)
ChildhoodFrom small mountain hamlet in Sierra Madre Mts.Father cattle farmer—involved with poppy productionFamily lifeEducation
CareerJobs scarce—helped fatherAge of 15 grew own crop of marijuanaAge of 20 joined organized crime80s apprentice of Felix Gallardo‘89 in charge of a territory
MethodsUse of tunnelsIncrease in violence Former rules of drug trafficking shatteredIncreased government bribes
Prison1993 captured in Guatemala20 yr-9mth sentenceHis lifestyle in prison2001 escape
Official storyOther theory
13 years on the runBounty—$7 millionHow he managed to evade capture
Sierra Madre MtsPay officialsLegend—Robin Hood FearTunnels
Family Life
3 wives10 children2007 weddingMultiple affairs
February 22, 2014
What next?
Extradition to the US?Increased violence?
Venezuela Protests and Turmoil
February 2014 in Venezuela
Curcial Background/ Key PeopleHugo Chávez, Nicolás Maduro
Henrique Capriles, Leopoldo López
The issues: Rampant Crime
The issues: The economyHigh inflation (56% in 2013)One of slowest growing economies in Latin America in 2013 (International Monetary Fund)Major companies slowing or stopping production/business (Ford, GM, Toyota, major airlines)High unemployment
The issues: Rationing
The issues: Censorship
How and When?
Who? And Where?
Maduro’s responseExpel US
Diplomats Arrest López
Maduro’s response
Riot Police
Paramilitary Intervention
18 Dead, 100s Injured, 800+ arrested
Other Responses
Peace talks—2/26 Court proceedings against LópezArrest of 8 officers Extend “Carnival” holidaySympathy for protestors waning?