Part 6/13:
The Money and Fentanyl Crisis
Cartels derive billions of dollars from various illicit revenue streams—drugs, human smuggling, and illegal activities. The recent crackdown on human smuggling, which was a major revenue source, effectively threatens their financial stability. This pressure could lead to more violent clashes as cartels fight to preserve their lucrative narcotics trade, particularly now that Fentanyl trafficking remains their primary source of income.