Mexican instability catches the U.S. off guard | Opinion
As policy leaders in and out of government scramble to get up to speed regarding Mexico, several things should be front of mind.
Second, the United States needs to resist the reflex to do things “over there” to address threats to U.S. interests and focus instead on being a better neighbor. Chest thumping won’t undermine the power of drug cartels, nor save American and Mexican lives. When it comes to Mexico-related security, consequential action from the United States lies primarily north of the Rio Grande. Limiting the arms industry, by among other things restoring the assault weapons ban, is a critical starting point.
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