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What stands out is the timing and intertwining narratives. The same week that reports emerged of military strikes in Venezuela, the DHS issued warnings about cartel bounty targeting. This synchronization suggests a deliberate effort by U.S. authorities to project strength and escalate the perception of a hemisphere-wide crisis involving drug trafficking, illegal immigration, and violent cartels.
This stratified communication may serve multiple purposes:
Justify increased military and law enforcement interventions.
Amplify the narrative of internal and external threats to U.S. security.
Influence public opinion and political discourse on border policies and foreign interventions.