VOICED : Vigilantes take on cartels in Michoacan s

The video discusses the impact of the Knights of Templar drug cartel in Michoacan, Mexico, and the rise of local militias as a response to the violence and lack of government intervention. These militias have taken control of several communities, driving out municipal police and gaining support from locals. However, their actions have raised concerns about potential chaos and accusations of working with rival cartels. The central government has deployed soldiers to regain control, but with limited success. The situation remains complex, with debates on the role and effectiveness of militias in combating drug-related violence.

What prompted the rise of local militias in Michoacan?

• A new law passed by the central government

• Support from international organizations

• The Knights of Templar's terror and extortion

• The government's successful crackdown on drug cartels

How have the militias expanded their influence in Michoacan?

• By negotiating with the Knights of Templar

• By forming alliances with international forces

• By receiving funding from the government

• By taking control of municipal police forces

What is one reason the Bishop in Apatzingan supports the militias?

• He opposes the central government's policies

• He wants to gain political power

• He is a member of the Knights of Templar

• He believes they bring peace through nature's law

What is a concern of the central government regarding the militias?

• They might be working with rival drug cartels

• They are too weak to fight the Knights of Templar

• They are supported by international forces

• They are reducing the government's tax revenue

What potential outcome is feared if everyone takes justice into their own hands?

• A peaceful resolution to the drug war

• The country descending into anarchy

• A boost in the economy

• An increase in government control