The Council on Foreign Relations highlights a critical strategy to combat gun trafficking and violence in the Americas, stating that lax U.S. gun laws contribute to the rising homicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean. With over 70 percent of guns recovered by Mexican authorities since 2007 traced back to U.S. manufacturers, the report underscores the urgency of addressing this cross-border issue as nations in the region tighten their own gun regulations.
Despite multiple attempts to introduce stronger oversight through legislative measures, such as expanded background checks and reinstating a federal assault-weapons ban, these proposals have largely stalled. The report argues that without decisive executive action from the Biden administration, U.S. credibility in regional security efforts may diminish, ultimately leading to a stronger reliance on Latin American nations to develop independent measures against weapons trafficking.
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