Mexico’s government is taking a significant step by presenting its case to the US Supreme Court, claiming that American gunmakers should be held accountable for supplying weapons used by Mexican cartels. This legal challenge comes shortly after former President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican exports, illustrating the tense relationship between the two nations.
The spotlight on this case reveals the extensive ways in which the United States contributes to the violence faced in Mexico, as gang-related deaths continue to rise. Mexico aims to highlight the harmful impacts of US gun sales and enforce accountability in an ongoing battle against organized crime that affects countless lives on both sides of the border.
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