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High-ranking military and police officials have also faced scandal or mysterious deaths, fueling skepticism about official commitment to dismantling organized crime. Nevertheless, a small but notable figure—currently heading operations and considered a potential reformer—offers a sliver of hope amid systemic corruption.
The Strategic Battle: Are the U.S. and Allies Winning or Losing?
Assessing the broader picture, experts suggest that the notion of a clear-cut victory in the ongoing drug war is illusory. Traditional methods—focused on eradication, interdiction, and disruption—are increasingly ineffective against an increasingly multi-dimensional threat landscape.