VOICED: Crime doesn't slow big business in Mexico border town

VOICED: Crime doesn't slow big business in Mexico border town

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of drug cartels on local businesses in Juarez, highlighting extortion and closures. It explains how organized crime has diversified into extortion due to tougher border controls. While local businesses suffer, maquiladoras remain unaffected due to their non-cash operations. The government has attempted to create secure zones, but challenges persist, leaving many businesses vulnerable.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do local businesses differ from larger corporations in terms of vulnerability to crime?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What measures have been taken by the government to protect local businesses from extortion?

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