USA: MEXICO USED AS TRANSIT POINT FOR DRUGS DESTINED FOR US

USA: MEXICO USED AS TRANSIT POINT FOR DRUGS DESTINED FOR US

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses the US perspective on Mexico as a major supplier of drugs, including marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. It highlights the DEA's recognition of the Cali cartel's payments to Juan García Abregó with cocaine. The discussion also touches on the historical context of these operations and the market sharing between Mexican and Colombian drug traffickers.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of marijuana entering the U.S. is attributed to Mexico?

20-40%

40-60%

60-80%

80-100%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the Cali cartel been paying with cocaine?

Pablo Escobar

Juan García Abregó

El Chapo

Manuel Noriega

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the phenomenon involving the Cali cartel and Juan García Abregó been occurring?

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-6 years

6-7 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. state is suggested to be involved in operations with the Colombians?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary market dynamic discussed in relation to Texas?

Competition with Mexican cartels

Focus on marijuana distribution

Independence from international cartels

Collaboration with Colombian cartels