Writes Kaiyan B. (U6th)
Last Thursday during a Panglossia session, we had the opportunity to attend a fascinating talk presented by Mihir S. (U6th) about the war against drug trafficking in Mexico, a conflict which has had profound consequences for Mexican society since 2006. Mihir explained how this war began, what the main decisions of the Mexican government were and how it affected the population.
During the presentation, I learnt that the conflict intensified when the then Mexican president, Felipe Calderón, decided to launch an offensive against drug cartels, deploying the army to combat organised crime. I also discovered that this decision had serious consequences for the population, as it caused an increase in violence, insecurity and political instability. I was particularly surprised to learn that, despite the government’s efforts, the problem did not disappear and some criminal groups fragmented, creating new conflicts.
In my opinion, it was a very interesting talk because it allowed me to understand an important event in Mexico’s recent history better. Furthermore, I believe it is essential to give presentations in another language because it allows us to improve our fluency, expand our vocabulary and gain confidence when speaking. It also helps us understand the culture, history and social problems of countries across the world.
Thanks to Mihir S. (U6th) for presenting!
