The US Supreme Court has blocked a lawsuit from Mexico’s government that accused American gun manufacturers of knowingly supplying weapons to drug cartels. This unanimous decision comes despite the acknowledgment from both countries that a significant portion of firearms used by Mexican gangs is sourced from the United States, contributing to escalating violence and record overdose rates in the US.
A recent survey reveals that two-thirds of the hundreds of thousands of firearms seized each year in Mexico are traced back to American sellers, underscoring the controversial intersection of gun sales and international crime. The case’s dismissal raises questions about accountability and the role of US firearms in exacerbating the ongoing security crisis in Mexico and beyond.
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