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A significant factor amplifying the threat posed by cartels is their access to weapons. The Second Amendment in the US, which guarantees the right to bear arms, inadvertently facilitates the ability of criminal organizations to acquire firearms. This access enhances their capacity to defend their turf, confront law enforcement, and expand their influence. It creates a dangerous cycle where enforcement efforts are met with increased violence, complicating law enforcement’s mission to dismantle these organizations.