GIS Radio: Cartel evolution fuels Mexico’s cycle of managed instability

About this episode

The episode analyzes how fragmented cartels in Mexico are affecting the country's security amidst increasing pressure from U.S. fentanyl.

Mexico’s security outlook is shaped by fragmented, adaptable cartels embedding deeper into local economies amid rising U.S. fentanyl pressure. An analysis by Armando Regil Velasco. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Topics covered

• cartel evolution
• Mexico security
• fentanyl pressure
• local economies
• managed instability

Keywords

• cartels
• Mexico
• security
• fentanyl
• managed instability
• local economies

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mexico, U.S.

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