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However, both the feasibility and sustainability of such regional efforts depend on political will, regional unity, and effective security arrangements—factors that are yet to be fully tested.

Key Takeaways

The U.S. military has intensified its presence along the southern border, but confronting the cartels with military force remains a highly complex, risky, and protracted endeavor, involving urban warfare, deep-seated corruption, and regional instability.
The challenge is compounded by the sophisticated capabilities of cartels, which now include military-grade weaponry and infrastructure, making direct confrontation akin to fighting insurgencies rather than organized crime.