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Mexico is losing its battle with the cartels after years of flawed strategy
- Latest analysis argues that Mexico’s ongoing war on cartel leaders has failed to stop violence or dismantle criminal networks.
- Experts say killings or arrests often create openings for rival groups, fueling further bloodshed.
- Impunity and corruption contribute to enduring violence, with impunity for violent crimes near 95%.
- Youth unemployment and informal work in Latin America push people toward criminal groups.
- The piece warns that recruitment into cartels reflects poverty and lack of opportunities rather than only state failure.
- Plan México aims to provide apprenticeships and expand education to curb youth unemployment.
- GDP growth around 1% complicates government efforts to meet employment and education goals.
- Analysts call for root-cause reforms beyond force, including tackling poverty and corruption.
- Authorities stress the need for a comprehensive approach to reduce cartel violence.
- Experts argue that arrests of leaders rarely end cartel influence, warning of continued violence.
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