Omar García Harfuch, Head of Public Safety in Mexico, disclosed that a staggering 75% of firearms linked to cartel violence in Mexico are sourced from the United States, primarily including 9mm pistols and AR-15 variants. This alarming trend reflects a long-standing challenge between the two nations as they grapple with illegal arms trafficking. The U.S. has seen a troubling rise in youth gun deaths by 50% since 2019, underscoring the urgent need for effective gun regulation to combat escalating violence disproportionately impacting communities of color.
Omar García Harfuch revealed that 75% of guns used in Mexican cartel violence originate from the U.S., highlighting a severe cross-border arms trafficking issue.
The gun trafficking problem extends beyond borders, as youth gun deaths in the U.S. have surged by 50% since 2019, particularly affecting Black communities.
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