Mexico’s head of public safety, Omar García Harfuch, reveals that 75% of the over 10,000 guns seized in the country from October to April originate from the United States. This alarming statistic underscores ongoing concerns about cross-border gun trafficking contributing to organized crime and violence in Mexico.
During a recent presidential briefing, Harfuch highlighted that U.S. officials have acknowledged this issue and advocated for a cooperative effort to stem the flow of firearms into Mexico. The prevalence of weapons such as 9mm pistols and AK-47 variants predominantly traces back to retail stores and manufacturers in the U.S., prompting a sharp increase in gun trace requests from Mexico to the U.S. government in recent years.
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