Understanding Terrorism
Understanding Terrorism – Week 5 Assignment
Case Study Three – Narcoterrorism, U.S. / Mexico
Begin by reading the article on Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” and suspected leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNC). He is Mexico’s Most Wanted Man.
For this Case Study, address the following:
1. How would you classify CJNC:
a. Traditional Criminal Enterprise?
b. Criminal-Political Enterprise?
c. Justify your reason, using the Martin text, Chapter 9.
2. Crime and politics are often intertwined. How is CJNC, the Mexican Government, and the U.S. Government all entangled here?
Your submission will not exceed 2 pages, excluding the Title Page and Reference Page. You will use APA Standard Format (1″ Margins, Times New Roman, 12-point Font, and Double Spacing. No extra space between paragraphs). Other than the Martin textbook, no outside references are required; however, you are free to include sources if you choose to do so