It would be best if military leaders of both countries meet to form a strategy to end the existence of drug cartels.
It would be best if the USA military would work with Mexico’s leadership to ensure the 10,000 Mexican soldiers are effective and safe. One of the problems that plagues Mexico is the fear of the cartels and the loss of law enforcement in deaths from actions by the cartels. It is one thing for the USA to fight drug gangs in the USA and quite another thing just the other side of the Rio Grande.
You see, Mexico’s law enforcement can’t be everywhere. They can’t be engaging drug cartels while their gangs and members slaughter their families. That is the reality of the Mexican side of this. It isn’t a lack of will to end cartels and prevent illegal immigration, IT IS ABOUT ABILITY to do so.
It will serve no one’s interest if Mexico’s military is demoralized by a cruel reality in their personal lives. Sometimes the USA carries the burden of “Good Enough” when actually everything that can be done is being done.
The problem with the politics in the USA that brings these outrageous demands of others is that it is so VERY DAMN MYOPIC.
There have been victories since the last time we tried to secure the southern border. President Obama brought the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel to justice and he is now in prison. President Biden was able to secure Guzman’s brother to face justice. China has established manufacturing in Mexico which can strengthen the Mexican economy to improve law enforcement and national security. Jobs help people live better lives if they have good wages. My guess is that they don’t.
But, since Trump is single minded we can try again. The USA military should help with planning and deployment. Texas has called up two National Guard units. We don’t want them shooting each other across the border so it will require at the very least communication.
What is so very sad is that Trump coerces and seeks to intimidate other countries’ leaders (in their shot hole countries). That is not diplomacy nor a well educated leader of a First World country. It is also dangerous. Where does the intimidation stop?
It is very decent of the Mexican president to rise to the occasion, but, let’s face it, did she have a choice?
