Cartels Can’t Be Touched.

America’s President Trump’s proposal to eliminate Mexican cartels via military action faces significant hurdles because the criminal landscape has evolved from a few centralized organizations into a fragmented web of over 400 groups deeply embedded in Mexico’s economy and political structure. Experts warn that the "kingpin strategy"—targeting top leaders—has historically backfired by causing cartels to splinter into more violent factions that diversify into extortion and local control. Furthermore, while Trump cites the recent overthrow of Nicolás Maduro as a precedent, unilateral intervention in Mexico risks destabilizing Washington’s top trading partner and ignores the reality that supply will likely persist as long as U.S. consumer demand remains high.

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