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The notion that major Mexican cartels would publicly threaten or incite violence directly against the U.S. government strikes many as unusual. Historically, these criminal organizations tend to avoid overt conflicts with authorities that could threaten their operations or lead to heavy law enforcement crackdowns.
"It is simply not how they roll," notes an analyst, emphasizing that such direct threats or violent acts against the U.S. government could be bad for business. Cartels typically prefer to operate behind the scenes, maintaining a low profile to sustain their criminal enterprises.