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US States Fueling Mexican Cartel Violence: Texas, Arizona, and California Exposed

2025-01-09

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US States Fueling Mexican Cartel Violence: Texas, Arizona, and California Exposed

A disturbing trend has emerged, with the majority of guns seized in Mexico originating from the United States, according to a report by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The cartel war between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has been intensified by the influx of US-sourced firearms, with Texas, Arizona, and California being the primary sources. This has led to a significant increase in gun violence and cartel-related crimes in Mexico, prompting concerns about the lax gun laws in these states and the need for stricter gun control measures. The ATF report highlights the need for bilateral cooperation between the US and Mexico to combat the illicit arms trade and reduce the flow of guns to Mexican cartels. As the US grapples with its own gun control debate, the issue of cartel violence in Mexico has become a pressing concern, with many calling for increased efforts to prevent the smuggling of firearms across the border. With the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel continuing to wreak havoc, it is essential to address the root cause of the problem and implement effective solutions to curb the flow of US-sourced guns to these notorious cartels. ...Read more

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