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Despite progress, corruption remains a pressing challenge. Jones highlights the recent extradition of 55 individuals linked to cartel activity from Mexico to the U.S., representing a break in decades of impunity. These extraditions dismantle a corrupt network of politicians, lawyers, and judges who historically served as enablers for traffickers. That crackdown is seen as a turning point, opening pathways for more comprehensive prosecutions and societal reforms.
However, Jones warns that corruption could re-emerge, and ongoing efforts must be sustained and expanded.