Mexico's presidential candidates vow change in drug war

June 25, 2012

Q: The top three contenders in Sunday's presidential election have all promised a major shift in Mexico’s drug war strategy, placing a higher priority on reducing violence in Mexico than on blocking the flow of drugs to the United States. Where is Mexico on this map?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Drug-related violence has killed nearly 60,000 Mexicans since outgoing President Felipe Calderon began a military assault on criminal cartels in late 2006. Where in Mexico have most of the deaths occurred?

A. In the north

B. In the east

C. In the south

D. In the west

Q: Other Latin American leaders are calling for changes in drug strategy. The president of Mexico's southern neighbor has argued that narcotics should be legally available in a highly regulated market. Which country is on Mexico's southern border?

A. Bolivia

B. Guatemala

C. Uruguay

D. Venezuela

Q: The drug violence is seen as hindering Mexico's economy -- the third largest in the Americas. Beside the United States, which nation in the Western Hemisphere has a larger economy than Mexico?

A. Argentina

B. Brazil

C. Canada

D. Chile

Q: The presidential campaign has been marked by student protests over Mexico's entrenched political powers and claims of media bias. Half of Mexico's nearly 115 million people are under the median age of 27.1 years old. Which country has the oldest median age?

A. Japan

B. Uganda

C. Monaco

D. United States

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