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What is most striking is the consolidation of power. Whereas in past years multiple cartels fought for supremacy, the current scenario indicates a single, dominant organization gaining complete control. This cartel is notably hypermilitarized and highly technological, with a keen focus on surveillance, counter-surveillance, and drone warfare. The use of drone swarms—multiple unmanned devices operating in coordinated fashion—is believed to be within their strategic interests, with plans for pre-programmed and autonomous deployment underway.