Report: US Military Prepares Strike Plans Against Mexican Cartels

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Above: U.S. Marine Corps troops patrol the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, California, on Feb. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Carlos Moreno/NurPhoto/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Cartels have killed countless Americans through fentanyl trafficking while destabilizing entire regions. These criminal organizations operate as terrorist groups and have effectively declared war on America. Military action represents a necessary escalation to protect American lives when traditional law enforcement has failed to stem the crisis.

Newsweek FOX News

Establishment-critical narrative

Unilateral military strikes in Mexico would violate international law and constitute an act of aggression against a cooperative neighbor and major trading partner. Such operations could backfire by increasing violence, displacing communities who might seek asylum in the U.S., and destroying crucial bilateral cooperation on multiple fronts.

New York Times Politico

Metaculus Prediction

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