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He warns that this process is ongoing and sensitive; the Mexican government will not publicly disclose every step, especially when it involves high-value captures or complex infiltration operations.
The Bigger Picture: A Hemisphere Under Siege
Jones paints a sobering picture of the entire Western Hemisphere’s involvement in the drug trade. The rise of cocaine from South America, the involvement of Venezuela as a sanctuary, and the global reach of cartels across 65 countries reflect a complex, multi-dimensional threat.
He notes that efforts to combat these organizations must be holistic—combining law enforcement, intelligence, military action, and international diplomacy—to regain control and prevent their influence from expanding further.