The Defeat of the PRI in Mexico Ruptured a Longtime

question 15

Multiple Choice

The defeat of the PRI in Mexico ruptured a longtime implicit arrangement between narcotrafficantes and the PRI-controlled government.What was the consequence?​

• A)​There was a reduction of violence.
• B)​There was an upsurge in violence.
• C)​There was no change in the level of violence.
• D)The cartels formed a new political party.

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