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Trump wants to attack cartels. Many Mexicans welcome it
- Polls show a significant portion of Mexicans support U.S. involvement to fight cartels, despite the president's opposition.
- A majority of Mitofsky poll respondents favor U.S. authorities entering Mexican territory to fight crime.
- The article notes fears that past U.S. crackdowns fractured cartels into more violent groups.
- Some Mexican officials argue that U.S. help should be limited and not amount to an invasion.
- The piece highlights Michoacán as a battleground with multiple armed groups and high violence.
- Public reaction to cartel violence includes calls for decisive action to end a ‘hell’ families endure.
- The Times reports that U.S. drones and surveillance have increased access in Mexico under Sheinbaum.
- The report notes a shift in Latin America toward tougher security policies regionally.
- The article mentions a legacy of Mérida Initiative aid and its impact on security cooperation.
- The piece points to 2025 census data showing broad safety concerns across Mexican states.
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