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The Escalating Battle Against Mexican Cartels and Global Geopolitical Shifts
Mexico's Changing Approach to Cartel Violence
For decades, Mexico employed what was termed a "hugs not bullets" policy toward drug cartels, favoring non-military methods to curb organized crime. However, the current administration, under President Claudia Shinbom, is facing mounting pressure—particularly from the U.S.—to adopt a more aggressive stance.