VOICED : Ofensiva de autodefensas en Mexico

In Michoacán, armed groups are determined to eliminate organized crime. The federal government plans to take control and urges these groups to cease their offensive against the local cartel, Los Caballeros Templarios. These autodefensas emerged in 2013 due to the authorities' failure to protect citizens. The government now offers them a role in the police, but they refuse to disarm, fearing vulnerability to narcotraffickers.

What is the primary goal of the armed groups in Michoacán?

• To establish a new political party

• To promote tourism

• To support the local government

• To eradicate organized crime

What action did the federal government promise to take in response to the situation in Michoacán?

• Assume control of the situation

• Build new infrastructure

• Negotiate with the cartels

• Increase tourism

Why were self-defense groups formed in Michoacán?

• To support the local cartel

• To promote cultural activities

• To protest against the government

• Due to the authorities' failure to protect them

What offer did the government make to the self-defense groups?

• To provide them with more weapons

• To integrate them into the police force

• To allow them to form a new cartel

• To give them financial aid

Why do the self-defense groups refuse to disarm?

• They want to join the cartel

• They fear becoming easy targets for narcotraffickers

• They plan to start a new government

• They want to expand their territory