Mexico shifts from "hugs, not bullets" to military action against escalating drug cartel violence.

Mexico is reportedly abandoning its "hugs, not bullets" strategy, which prioritized social programs over military confrontations with drug cartels, as violence escalates. Under President Claudia Sheinbaum, there is an increased willingness to deploy military forces against the now-diversified cartels involved in migrant smuggling and recruitment of foreign individuals. This shift has led to violent clashes, often resulting in civilian casualties, indicating a significant change in the government's approach to organized crime.

November 07, 2024
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