In response to U.S. pressure regarding fentanyl trafficking, Mexico has reinforced its border efforts with 10,000 national guard troops. Despite these efforts, only 150 fentanyl pills were found compared to over 400,000 seized by U.S. authorities nearby. Critics argue the operation may be more about optics, yet analysts suggest that Mexico is genuinely cooperating to tackle the crisis. The fentanyl epidemic remains a critical issue, with over 100,000 overdose deaths in 2023 tied to the drug, making detection increasingly vital but challenging at busy border crossings like Nogales.
The troops in Nogales, Mexico, have found 150 fentanyl pills, while U.S. officials across the border seized over 400,000, highlighting the challenges in combating drug trafficking.
Critics dismissed Mexico's fentanyl operation as a mere show, but analysts emphasized Mexico's serious effort to cooperate with the U.S. on narcotics issues.
The fentanyl epidemic is the deadliest in U.S. history, with overdose deaths surpassing 100,000 in 2023, underlining the urgency of the cross-border drug issue.
With around 11,000 vehicles crossing daily, the tiny size of fentanyl pills makes them challenging to detect, complicating efforts to stop trafficking.
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