Mexican drug cartels, now employing an estimated 175,000 members, have become a formidable force, rivaling major corporations in size. Their operations directly contribute to the drug and violence crises plaguing the United States. A recent report highlights their formidable presence.
Cartels maintain their numbers through aggressive recruitment, bringing in over 350 new members weekly. This relentless growth enables them to continue their activities, from trafficking fentanyl into the U.S. to orchestrating violent turf wars in Mexico. Aggressive recruitment fuels their operations.
Drug cartels have become Mexico's 5th-largest employer https://t.co/xMVwvXj2QW
— Truth Toolbox (@TruthToolbox) December 31, 2024
The toll on American lives is staggering. Over 100,000 Americans die annually from drug overdoses, many linked to cartel-supplied substances. The violence associated with cartel operations has also made communities near the southern border increasingly unsafe.
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The Washington Times:
Drug cartels have become Mexico's 5th-largest employer
Some 175,000 people now actively work for Mexico's smuggling cartels, according to a shocking new estimate that would make them the country's fifth-largest private employer".— Alfredo Jalife-Rahme (@AlfredoJalife) December 31, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take a hardline stance against cartels, with potential measures including military action. His administration has emphasized the need to disrupt cartel networks and secure the border to protect American citizens from the fallout of cartel activities.
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Breaking the cycle of cartel violence will require a comprehensive approach. Experts point to the importance of reducing recruitment and addressing the socioeconomic conditions that drive individuals into organized crime. Without these efforts, the cartels’ influence is likely to grow.
How are we going to dismantle the cartels? — The cartels are the fifth largest employer in Mexico. https://t.co/spwI6ffzwm
— American Thinker (@AmericanThinker) December 31, 2024
The U.S. must prioritize addressing the cartel crisis to safeguard its citizens. The cost of inaction is measured in lives lost and communities devastated by crime and addiction.
I bet they are toasting their newfound status in the top 5. Come on January 20th! We got some investigating to do!
— Richard Cowand (@rcowand16) December 31, 2024
