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The debate around rumors of bounties on CBP personnel exemplifies the power of SCOPs. Some interpret these reports as disinformation campaigns intended to heighten fear or chaos. Most evidence points to a lack of credible intelligence supporting these claims; instead, they pragmatically function as psychological tools—either to induce paranoia or partisan division.
The Role of U.S. Policy and Responsibility in Cartel Power Dynamics
A recurring question challenges the focus on villainizing cartels alone when powerful entities—government officials or international actors—may also bear responsibility. The consensus emphasizes that demand and systemic policy gaps in the U.S. significantly fuel cartel profitability.