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Ioan Grillo: How MAGA’s good intentions could worsen cartel violence

Undercurrents

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Evolving Dynamics of Drug Trafficking and Cartel Adaptability

This chapter explores the changing landscape of drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border, emphasizing the shift from Mexican migrants to a diverse group of asylum seekers. It examines how cartels adapt to these dynamics and the persistent challenges posed by drugs like fentanyl and crystal meth.

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