The Merida Initiative: A Flawed Agreement

Author

Deborah Engle, University College

Date of Award

6-1-2009

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Liberal Studies

Organizational Unit

University College, Arts and Culture Management

Disciplines

Liberal Studies

First Advisor

Meg Spohn

Keywords

Human rights, Mexico, Merida initiative, Drug cartels, Economic stability, Education system

Abstract

The Mexican government and people are engaged in a war for the survival of their nation. Drug cartels are creating a situation of terror on the streets of the nation in their attempts to retain control of trafficking drugs into the United States. The Merida Initiative is a flawed agreement as it only addresses the issue of violence perpetrated by drug cartels. The issues of human rights protection, education, and economic stability within Mexico must be addressed in order to not only improve the situation but also eradicate the power and allure of the cartels.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Recommended Citation

Engle, Deborah, "The Merida Initiative: A Flawed Agreement" (2009). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 1.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/1