Narcocorridos Research Paper
Zaharulla Duni
Professor J. Shwirian
English 101
11-4-115
This paper will examine the negative impact narcocorridos have had on the increased violence in Mexico. These ballads have contributed to the increase in crime in certain parts of Mexico because they glorify they lives of drug lords and their actions. People of low socio economic status, who are typically most at risk for entering into a life of violence and gangs, look upon these songs as a way to escape the pressures of reality. These songs evoke a mood of violence inspiring people in a negative way.
To understand the relationship between narcocorridos and the violence in certain parts of Mexico it is first important to understand what exactly a corrido is and review the history …show more content…
They would smuggle alcohol from the US Mexican border. Then they smuggled cocaine through the Andes with other Spanish gangs. Once the other Spanish gangs stopped smuggling cocaine, the mexican cartels became powerful. Gang violence has increased in certain parts of Mexico because of the increase in illegal drugs. There has always been violence in gangs, but the murder rates in Sinaloa, Mexico, for example, has increased. In 2010, Sinaloa had 2,505 murders, according to national statistics (AFB). As Beittel states, "violence is used by traffickers to settle disputes, and a credible threat of violence maintains employee discipline and a semblance of order with suppliers, creditors, and buyers." In the article, "Mexico songs tell tales" Jeremy Schwartz quotes a University of Sinaloa researcher, "'Almost everyone here has seen a killing or shooting,' Ayala said. 'There are very few people who have escaped having a family member or a friend with some nexus to the narco world.'" Young people, especially men, fall prey to the world of drugs and violence by being inititated by older family members and friends, and because there is promise of money and
Professor J. Shwirian
English 101
11-4-115
This paper will examine the negative impact narcocorridos have had on the increased violence in Mexico. These ballads have contributed to the increase in crime in certain parts of Mexico because they glorify they lives of drug lords and their actions. People of low socio economic status, who are typically most at risk for entering into a life of violence and gangs, look upon these songs as a way to escape the pressures of reality. These songs evoke a mood of violence inspiring people in a negative way.
To understand the relationship between narcocorridos and the violence in certain parts of Mexico it is first important to understand what exactly a corrido is and review the history …show more content…
They would smuggle alcohol from the US Mexican border. Then they smuggled cocaine through the Andes with other Spanish gangs. Once the other Spanish gangs stopped smuggling cocaine, the mexican cartels became powerful. Gang violence has increased in certain parts of Mexico because of the increase in illegal drugs. There has always been violence in gangs, but the murder rates in Sinaloa, Mexico, for example, has increased. In 2010, Sinaloa had 2,505 murders, according to national statistics (AFB). As Beittel states, "violence is used by traffickers to settle disputes, and a credible threat of violence maintains employee discipline and a semblance of order with suppliers, creditors, and buyers." In the article, "Mexico songs tell tales" Jeremy Schwartz quotes a University of Sinaloa researcher, "'Almost everyone here has seen a killing or shooting,' Ayala said. 'There are very few people who have escaped having a family member or a friend with some nexus to the narco world.'" Young people, especially men, fall prey to the world of drugs and violence by being inititated by older family members and friends, and because there is promise of money and