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Ed Calderon: Combating Mexican Drug Cartels

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Drug Trafficking and the Expansion of Mexican Cartels

This chapter explores the relationship between drug trafficking in Colombia, Mexico, and the United States, as well as the tactics used by Mexican drug cartels to transport drugs across borders. It discusses the shift in drug demand, the impact of marijuana legalization on cartel influence, and the infusion of fentanyl into heroin and cocaine markets. The chapter also highlights the involvement of Mexican cartels in manufacturing counterfeit drugs and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating their operations.

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