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The rise of South American cartels coincides with the reduction in U.S. domestic seizures of fentanyl—the drug responsible for over 76,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2024—indicating a shift of focus toward overseas production and trafficking corridors. Jones notes that the global cocaine supply has more than doubled, which explains why cocaine—and not only fentanyl—is now at the forefront of law enforcement priorities.