SOC 210 The Struggle for Human Rights in Mexico: Comparative Perspectives
After Mexico's transition to electoral democracy in 2000 two alternative party (PAN) Presidents either failed to act in accordance with the transitional justice movements sweeping Latin America, or actually returned to mano dura (heavy-handed) military practices to deal with the drug cartels. Consequently, as compared to South American countries, human rights violations in Mexico have increased rather than decreased since its transition to democracy. This class will document why this is the case as well as look into the various movements that have mobilized since the 1970s to the present to demand human rights in Mexico. This class will also look at the violence committed by transnational criminal organizations as well as how ordinary people attempt to create security for their communities.
Cross Listed Courses
LLAS 210