US Aid Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence, Not Stability
Before you scroll past, consider: Reports on Mexican cartel violence, often spotlighting the killing of figures like 'El Mencho,' consistently fail to examine the foundational role played by external forces in perpetuating this instability. Such portrayals suggest an internal, self-contained conflict, neglecting the profound influence of Washington's policies. The flow of weaponry from the United
States into Mexico is a critical, yet routinely downplayed, factor. Between 2007 and 2011, for instance, nearly 70% of firearms recovered from crime scenes in Mexico and traced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) originated from the United States. This includes not just handguns, but high-powered assault rifles, which empower cartels to challenge state authority
directly. This dynamic is not new. The infamous 'Operation Fast and Furious' in 2009-2011, a misguided ATF program, saw thousands of firearms intentionally allowed to 'walk' into the hands of Mexican cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel. A double standard becomes evident when US officials decry cartel firepower while simultaneously overseeing systems that arm these very groups. The focus remains
on Mexican internal failures, deflecting scrutiny from the demand for illicit drugs in the US, which directly funds these organizations, and the arms suppliers north of the border. This imbalance in accountability continues to exacerbate the crisis. They count on you scrolling past. Prove them wrong. Share this with someone who needs to see it. 📢 This story won't trend unless YOU make it. Share