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Cinematic representations of the Mexican narco war / Bunker, Robert J; Cruz, José de Arimatéia da   Article
Bunker, Robert J Article
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Summary/Abstract This essay provides an overview of the eras of Mexican cinema followed by an analysis of 10 Spanish-language narco cinematic representations, an overview of the eras of American cinema followed by an analysis of 10 English language narco cinematic representations, and a conclusion that compares and contrasts the Mexican and US narco war cinematic experience. Due to divergent national trajectories – Mexico is engulfed in narco violence and corruption while the United States is not – more differences than similarities exist between these national cinematic genres. Dark spirituality themes are also increasingly evident in more recent narco war films.
Key Words Narcotics  ;  Mexico  ;  Cinema  ;  Films  ;  Santa Muerte  ;  Cartels  ; 
Sinaloa Cartel  ;  Narco Cinema 
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Torture, beheadings, and narcocultos / Bunker, Pamela L; Campbell, Lisa J; Bunker, Robert J   Journal Article
Bunker, Robert J Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract This essay provides an overview of those incidents of torture and beheadings linked to the Mexican cartels and their mercenary and gang affiliates taking place both within Mexico and the United States. Specific forms of torture are discussed as well as the most likely victims and perpetrators. Beheadings, primarily taking place only in Mexico, are also analyzed with supporting database information provided. The occurrences of torture and beheadings tied to these cartels, both in Mexico and more recently across the border into the United States, beg the question of the context in which they are being conducted. Most cases of torture or beheading are regarded as primarily secular in nature - a terrorist tactic tied to economic or political gain. In an even more macabre twist, however, certain instances have been seen as intertwined with a group's belief system, performed in ritual fashion to fulfill religious or spiritual demands. This suggests that the emergent Mexican narcocultos that are evolving may further increase drug war violence to new levels of brutality heretofore unseen.
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