A recent investigation highlights the troubling connection between legal gun purchases in the U.S. and the escalation of violence in Mexico, spearheaded by drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación. In 2022, approximately 135,000 firearms were trafficked into Mexico, leading to increased homicide rates and driving many Mexican families to flee northward in search of safety.
The analysis reveals striking details, such as military-grade weapons traced back to legal purchases in Oregon and Texas, used in violent encounters with Mexican security forces. Notably, 88% of 180,000 Mexican migrants reported fleeing violence in 2023, a significant shift from previous years when economic hardship was the primary motivator for migration.
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