What will happen in the Mexican War on drugs?

Question

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Ready for a price increase?

Answer 1

Probably very little when it comes to the drugs crossing the U.S. border. The U.S. demand for drugs will be incentive enough to keep the flow of drugs coming, no matter the cost to the cartels. And the historically corrupt police forces in Mexico will be difficult to effectively utilize in stopping the flow of drugs, no matter how much the military gets involved.

However, I can assume that the increased use of military force against Mexico's own lands and people will have unintended consequences domestically. Even if the force is only used against "drug dealers", those drug dealers have relatives all over the country, many of whom vote and/or hold powerful positions. And it's a rare, rare thing historically for military actions not to have collateral damage and/or unintended killings of uninvolved civilians.

Overall, I'm not optimistic. The Mexican police forces need to reduce corruption & the U.S. needs to reduce its demand for drugs, two things about which I don't foresee happening anytime soon.

Answer 2

nothing. there is a new strain of weed just discovered that can be planted and harvested year round, in almost any condition. it was recently found in Mexico. plus the government makes too much money from drug fines to do anything real.

Answer 3

Nothing, there is simply to much corruption in the Mexican government. It doesn't matter who the President is. This is nothing but smoke and mirrors to make it appear as if they care.