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Unconventional Strategies and Geopolitical Tensions: A Deep Dive into Recent Global Developments

Could Privateers be the New Weapon in the Fight Against Cartels?

In a strikingly unconventional proposal, some members of the U.S. Congress are contemplating a return to a historical practice—using private maritime vessels, or privateers, to combat South American drug cartels. This idea, reminiscent of the tactics used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, involves authorizing private entities through government-issued Letters of Marque and Reprisal to intercept cartel shipments, seize assets, and disrupt operations.