The Risks of Military Involvement in Mexico

Engaging in a military invasion of Mexico to combat drug trafficking poses significant strategic and tactical risks. Special operations, which may have been effective in past conflicts, face unique challenges in Mexico due to the lack of local support and the risk of small forces becoming overexposed in hostile territory. This could lead to an escalatory spiral of violence, contrary to the intended goals of reducing drug crime. The notion that such military interventions could safely target cartel leaders without destabilizing the region further underestimates the complexities of the operational environment in Mexico.