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The departure from traditional violence—manual shootings and turf wars—towards drone warfare indicates a significant escalation. These devices are being employed to target police units and convey messages of strength and defiance. The use of drones carrying explosive devices in busy urban settings marks an unprecedented level of sophistication, with some devices homemade and others more advanced.
Alliances with Power Players: The Re-emergence of El Chapo's Son and Cartel Consolidation
The shifting power dynamics within Mexico's cartels reveal a consolidation under a single formidable organization, largely attributed to alliances with influential figures such as the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, Archivaldo.