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On October 18th, one of El Chapo’s son’s was broken out of jail. El Chapo was the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico and is most likely the most famous and accomplished drug lord. He is currently captured and is in the possession of the U.S. Although he is currently held captive, he has escaped multiple times. I guess his son was no exception. He was broken out of jail by the Sinaloa Cartel and armed them with weapons such as rocket grenade launchers and assault rifles. As terrifying as all that may sound, the scariest part about it is the Mexican Army has surrendered against the Cartel. Currently, the Mexican Cartel is in control of the city of Culiacán, Mexico. It is reported by the Washington Examiner (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-cartel-is-in-charge-here-narcos-overpower-authorities-and-release-el-chapo-son-in-massive-show-of-force) that at least seven people have already died and dozens have been injured. “The government was forced to accept the cartel’s control over the city and not confront them,” Benítez said. “To the people of Culiacán, the president is sending a very tough message: The cartel is in charge here.” These words by their country’s leader was probably one of the most hurtful responses he could have given. This basically is telling the people of the city of Culiacán that the government has given up on trying to help them, and have left the people of the city to fend for themselves. People such as children, sick, elderly, handicap, etc. 

Do you think the U.S. should step in here or let it be? Do you think the decision of the President was smart? How long do you think this will go on before the city gets back to its original being?