Crime Reduction
Although, there are no clear reasons why crime was reduced, there are theories. For example, some say that gangs or cartels were behind the new peace.[1] Others think it is possible that much of the violence stopped because the cartel war between Juarez and Sinaloa ended[2]. Something else that may have contributes to the new-found peace is that many policemen with cartel ties were either arrested or dismissed[3]. In addition, A group of local leaders called "La Mesa de Seguridad y Justicia" came together to figure out how to stop crime[4].The group is a liasion between government and citizens and it allows people to talk about safety concerns[5]. Also, many companies were being extorted, so an an anti-extortion squad was created to combat extortion [6].The city's efforts to combat crime worked as, crime was significantly reduced from 2010 to 2014, with 3,500 homicides in 2010 and 430 in 2014.[7] In 2015, there were only 311 homicides[8].
The crime reduction has inspired more business in Juarez[9]. Some citizens left Juarez, because of the violence, but returned with their families[10]. Many of those people had moved their businesses to El Paso.[11] In addition,U.S companies are investing more in Juarez[12]
Community center's, work with victims of crime and teach women how to defend themselves.[13] Citizens have also taken it upon themselves, to form neighborhood watch groups and patrol the neighborhoods [14]. "La Fundacion Comunitaria de la Frontera Norte" is giving young people career opportunities and giving people hope[15]. In addition, city officials have said that they have plans to bring increase tourism in the city[16]. For example,in April 2015, the city created a new campaign draw tourism, called "Juarez is waiting for you"[17]. That same month, U.S representative Roberto O'Rourke, visited Juarez to give a speech about how much Juarez has changed in a positive way.[18]. A children's museum was opened in honor of the children who lost their parents during the violent years[19]. Business's that were closed, because of the violence and extortion, reopened in the past few years[20]. The city of Juarez was depicted in the movie Sicario, and the city was upset because the movie does not reflect the efforts that have been made to reduce crime. [21]
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- ^ Times, Los Angeles. "In Mexico, Ciudad Juarez reemerging from grip of violence". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Fern, Miguel; CEO, ez; Transtelco (2016-02-17). "A New Era in Ciudad Juarez | Huffington Post". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ Fern, Miguel; CEO, ez; Transtelco (2016-02-17). "A New Era in Ciudad Juarez | Huffington Post". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Once the World's Most Dangerous City, Juárez Returns to Life". 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Despite Violence, Juárez Gets Ready for Pope, Showcases Progress". NBC News. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ Fern, Miguel; CEO, ez; Transtelco (2016-02-17). "A New Era in Ciudad Juarez | Huffington Post". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ Times, Los Angeles. "In Mexico, Ciudad Juarez reemerging from grip of violence". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ Times, Los Angeles. "In Mexico, Ciudad Juarez reemerging from grip of violence". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ "The Violence Subsides, And Revelers Return To Juarez". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Times, Los Angeles. "In Mexico, Ciudad Juarez reemerging from grip of violence". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ Times, Los Angeles. "In Mexico, Ciudad Juarez reemerging from grip of violence". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ Fern, Miguel; CEO, ez; Transtelco (2016-02-17). "A New Era in Ciudad Juarez | Huffington Post". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ CNN, Nick Valencia. "After years of violence, 'life is back' in Juarez". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Once the World's Most Dangerous City, Juárez Returns to Life". 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Once the World's Most Dangerous City, Juárez Returns to Life". 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ Burnett, Victoria (2015-10-11). "Portrayal of Juárez in 'Sicario' Vexes Residents Trying to Move Past Dark Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-10-07.