The Mexican Town That Kicked Out Politicians And Started Over (HBO)
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the community's struggle with crime and corruption, highlighting the expulsion of police due to collusion with criminals. It narrates the story of Abel García, a victim of organized crime, who, along with his family and others, decided to take action against the situation. García's experience with verbal and physical aggression led to a lack of trust in the police. The script also touches on the protagonist's unexpected nomination to a new administration, emphasizing the importance of genuine community support and the need for projects that ensure safety and improve the quality of life, rather than just romanticized ideals.
Takeaways
- 📚 The speaker is a university professor at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Purépecha.
- 👮♂️ There was a lack of trust in the police due to collusion with crime, leading to a decision to expel them from the community.
- 🚔 The community experienced organized crime issues such as murders, disappearances, extortion, and violations against women.
- 🚨 Residents initially reported abuses to the police, but these reports were ignored, contributing to the decision to remove the police.
- 🏠 The speaker's family and other families were affected by organized crime, which influenced the community's actions.
- 🗣️ There was verbal or physical aggression from the police, which further strained the relationship with the community.
- 👥 The community was not united in its views, with some supporting the police and others opposing them.
- 🏆 The speaker was not initially planning to join the new administration but was nominated by the community through a process.
- 💰 There is a significant salary difference between being a part of the government and the speaker's current job as a professor.
- 🗳️ The speaker's involvement in the administration was not a personal decision but a community-driven one.
- 🛡️ The new administration aims to implement a project that guarantees the security of the community, which has been achieved to some extent.
Q & A
What was the main issue with the police in the community as described in the script?
-The main issue was that the police were colluding with criminals, and they were not taking action on reports of abuse, essentially giving a 'carpetazo' which means they were ignoring the complaints.
What actions did Jairo Black Francis take in response to the situation with the police?
-Jairo Black Francis took the action of expelling the police from the community because of their collusion with crime.
What was the impact of the crime on the community according to the script?
-The impact of crime on the community included assassinations, disappearances, extortion, and violations against women.
Who decided to take a stand against the crime situation in the community?
-Abel García and his family, along with other families affected by organized crime, decided to take a stand against the crime situation.
What was Abel García's role in the community before the events described in the script?
-Before the events, Abel García was a university professor at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Purépecha.
How did Abel García become part of the new administration?
-Abel García became part of the new administration as he was nominated by the neighbors through a process called 'tu bogotá', which means he was not self-nominated but was chosen by the community.
What is the difference in salaries that Abel García mentioned in the script?
-The difference in salaries mentioned is that the fourth part of the salary is practically the fourth part, implying a significant reduction in salary, which he refers to as a 'clear blow'.
What was the reason for Abel García's reluctance to join the new administration?
-Abel García was reluctant because he was a university professor and joining the administration was not part of his plans. He also mentioned the significant salary reduction.
What was the community's previous experience with the police?
-The community's previous experience with the police was negative, as they lacked trust in them, especially since the police were from other states and did not share the same values and concerns as the community.
What type of crimes are currently happening in the community according to Abel García?
-According to Abel García, the crimes currently happening in the community are not severe, mostly limited to minor altercations such as bar fights or street quarrels.
What has been achieved by the community in terms of security as of the day the script was recorded?
-As of the day the script was recorded, the community has achieved a level of security where they can guarantee the safety of their people.
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