The Rising Shadow of Cartels

This chapter explores the evolution of criminal organizations, particularly focusing on new generation cartels that blend community policing with drug trafficking. It examines the socioeconomic factors driving youth into cartel involvement, the implications of increasing drug use in the U.S. with substances like fentanyl, and the potential for U.S. military intervention to address escalating violence in Mexico. The discussion underscores the urgency for public awareness of these complex issues and their interconnected nature across borders.