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As much as I don't agree with the tarrifs or Trump's immigration policy. I don't think the military at the border is as bad as people say/think it is. Unlike American Leos. The military has actual rules of engagement. Additionally, labelling the cartels terrorist organizations is a great move. It worked for Colombia. In the 90s and early 2000s it was a failed narco state. It's turned around. Thanks to American intelligence which was deployed by labeling these drug groups terrorists. Even 75% of Mexicans living in Mexico want this and want America assistance with the problem. A part of the executive order gives the military 90 days to basically write up their suggestions on how to tackle the cartel problem. But, yeah it's a little bit wasteful of tax payer resources. But, it's neither good nor bad, only time and history will tell if this was a good move.
Comment by xd366 at 03/02/2025 at 18:05 UTC
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umm..the 10,000 troops are not american troops.
it's the already corrupt Mexican Guardia Nacional. so it's mostly security theater