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Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy (apnews.com)

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[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't think partnering with the cartels is a good idea. They already do what they want why would they take orders from the government.

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The backing of the state is the biggest prize any criminal can get. Why do you think many pirates became privateers? And why do billionaires buy and bribe politicians? Now this is definitely not a good thing, but in the circumstances it might be the least bad option.

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The difference is pirates lose to the navy. The cartels can stand up to the Mexican government and make their life hell if they try crack down on their activities.

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

Yes, Mexico will have to give them pretty significant concessions, which is definitely a problem. But at least they'll stop shooting up busses full of civilians.