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Hmm I wonder where the cartels get their guns, most of their money/customers, and even protection.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mexican-drug-cartels-american-weapons-smuggled-across-border/
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/us-takes-aim-arms-smugglers-heavily-armed-cartels-get-many-their
https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/01/12/why-is-the-united-states-backing-mexican-drug-gangs/
https://world.time.com/2014/01/14/dea-boosted-mexican-drug-cartel/
So… that’s at least SOME support from the US then… /s