He Defeat of the PRI in Mexico Ruptured a Longtime

question 53

Multiple Choice

he 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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Political Power

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Pluralist Model

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