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mtgoat666
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Tiktok and twitter are full of AI fakery!
Only idiots rely on news from social media posts…
Woke!
Hands off!
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surabi
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Actually, local FB groups have been mostly good for accurate local info, you just have to filter out the inevitable posts by those who either like to
fear monger, or play things down. For instance, I need to know when the buses start running from where I live to the airport, as I have guests slated
to arrive in the next few days if the airport is open and the flights aren't cancelled. Locals who have walked by the bus station and posted photos of
all the buses grounded there, and confirmed that no buses are running yet, is useful, so I don't have to drive over there and look myself. There are
also official govt. updates being posted on the local FB site.
But of course that's different than just believing whatever one reads or sees online, when you are nowhere near the area and have little knowledge of
the real situation.
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AKgringo
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Mixed reactions to the Federale vs Cartel battle
I avoid most social media, but even in my MSN news feeds I have been seeing that some groups feel that it is time to either... head for the
exit...shelter in place...or get out in the carnage and take selfies!
I have been delayed from recent travel to Mexico because of passport renewal problems. I'm a little less peeed off at the moment.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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pacificobob
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I'll wager a month from now we won't be discussing this.
A bit like foreign plated cars being seized
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20 years ago this cartel violence vs the government was unheard of in Mexico. Scary to think what it will look like in another 20 years if the liberal
policies continue to ignore the danger. Sheinbaum stated it is illegal for her government to be at war with the cartels. Yikes
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Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco  |
20 years ago this cartel violence vs the government was unheard of in Mexico. Scary to think what it will look like in another 20 years if the liberal
policies continue to ignore the danger. Sheinbaum stated it is illegal for her government to be at war with the cartels. Yikes |
20 years ago, when Felipe Calderon was elected president and declared war on the cartels, there were decapitated bodies hanging from overpasses, and
El Pozolero was dissolving bodies in 50-gallon drums of acid.
Getting violent with the cartels is a losing proposition.
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surabi
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Without the US demand for illegal drugs, the cartels would collapse. Without guns coming across the border from the US, the cartels would not have the
power. Nothing to do with "liberal policies".
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| Quote: Originally posted by SFandH | | Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco |
20 years ago this cartel violence vs the government was unheard of in Mexico. Scary to think what it will look like in another 20 years if the liberal
policies continue to ignore the danger. Sheinbaum stated it is illegal for her government to be at war with the cartels. Yikes |
20 years ago, when Felipe Calderon was elected president and declared war on the cartels, there were decapitated bodies hanging from overpasses, and
El Pozolero was dissolving bodies in 50-gallon drums of acid.
Getting violent with the cartels is a losing proposition. |
Hanging decapitated bodies is terrible for sure but doesn't compare to heads up combat with military and police like we see now.
Getting violent with a terrorist group is a "losing proposition"? You may want to lay off the wacky tabacky and think about the ramifications of that,
my friend.
This cartel terrorism can be defeated with force. The alternative is they will keep getting stronger til they are the only ones in charge of
everything. Try to think about the big picture before laying down and submitting.
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Tioloco
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi | | Without the US demand for illegal drugs, the cartels would collapse. Without guns coming across the border from the US, the cartels would not have the
power. Nothing to do with "liberal policies". |
This has Everything to do with "liberal policies".
The policy of "Hugs not Bullets" gave a green light to these terrorists. Naturally, they have infiltrated businesses across the country and charge
protection money to mom and pop stores. If they dont pay, store owner is killed in public. Not exactly the type of people you should accept as a fact
of life unless you don't value your life.
Past time for Mexico to call for military help and eradicate these animals. Kill them all (to be clear).
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| Quote: | | Next question: is it safe to drive down Baja? |
I think will stay off the roads for a couple of days…
https://m3.gab.com/media_attachments/7b/0b/13/7b0b1382ac9e32...
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Google Lens produced this info:
The incident took place in Veracruz, Mexico, around February 18, 2026.
The footage captures gunfire exchanges and vehicle pursuits through rural streets.
Confrontations between the Mexican military and organized crime have been reported in this region.
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Sheinbaum present tactics appear to be resulting in the fastest decline of violent incidents anyplace in North America at just under 40 percent
reduction in 2025 since she was elected. The quotes I have read from her is taking out the heads alone results in little more than the whack a mole
SFandH describes. Charging increased numbers of corrupt cops and officials, exporting the leaders of Cartels to remote jails, boosting the raids and
deploying the new National Guards quickly to trouble spots looks to be working quite well so far. Perhaps the largest gains are being accomplished by
point 1 of the 4 point plan and that’s cut off the recruitment end by boosting the legal opportunities for the youth over the entire country. We
should be copying her results instead of criticizing them.
Next time I see the National Guard out I will be sure to let them know I appreciate their dedication and perseverance as they continue to work to
resolve this issue. They just sacrificed 25 of their own for our sakes.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco |
Getting violent with a terrorist group is a "losing proposition"? You may want to lay off the wacky tabacky and think about the ramifications of that,
my friend.
This cartel terrorism can be defeated with force. |
You think everything should be obtained by force.
We all saw the ramifications of what getting violent with the cartels resulted in. Not saying it was wrong to do that, but it certainly leads to more
terrorism.
Organized crime exists everywhere in the world and always has. You will never eliminate it. Meanwhile there is also organized corporate crime going on
all the time, that gets covered up and assisted and participated in by govts.
What about all those guns the cartel uses that come across the border from the US? Don't see you condemning that.
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News report from Canadian in Puerto Vallarta from earlier this morning. He states things were quiet already by late Sunday in central PV. Everything
opening up again today and flights restored to and from Canada
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/02/24/we-saw-naval-ships-a...
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Meanwhile US based ATF continues to cooperate with Canadian and Mexican Authorities by doing their part. In addition Canadian Border Control is
seizing more as they enter Canada based on intelligence sharing from US sources. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/atf-seizes-thousands-illegal-...
[Edited on 2-24-2026 by JDCanuck]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi | | Without the US demand for illegal drugs, the cartels would collapse. Without guns coming across the border from the US, the cartels would not have the
power. Nothing to do with "liberal policies". |
Estimated 500,000 guns smuggled annually from USA to Mexico. That equates to over 3 percent of USA annual gun sales. 1 of every 30 guns sold in USA
is smuggled to Mexico.
USA needs to get serious about gun control and eliminate straw buyers that feed guns to criminals in USA and Mexico.
The Trump administration dismantled the Biden-era enforcement mechanisms designed to stop gun trafficking. In April 2025, the Trump administration
rescinded the ATF’s “zero tolerance” policy that had successfully shut down hundreds of dangerous gun dealers, and instead invited those who had
lost their licenses to reapply. Approximately 80 percent of the ATF’s 2,500 special agents, specifically trained to investigate firearms
trafficking, were also been reassigned to immigration enforcement, and the administration proposed slashing the agency’s 2026 funding by 26 percent,
which would reduce annual gun dealer inspections from 10,000 to just 3,400.
Woke!
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JZ you going to open a gun shop in Mexico so everyone can shoot everyone ?
Your logic is unbelievable.
Guns for everyone. Vote for JZ first gringo president of Mexico 
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Sheinbaum should implement what President Bukele did. Stop playing games with criminals.
El Salvador’s crime rate has dropped drastically to historic lows, with a 2024 homicide rate of roughly 1.9 per 100,000 residents, following a 69%
decline in 2023. Formerly one of the world's deadliest countries, the crackdown under President Bukele since 2022 has significantly reduced
gang-related violence, transforming the country into one of the safest in Latin America.
While addressing the country, Bukele said he is working to create opportunity for the kids but acknowledged the reality that you cant offer jobs to
trained cold blooded killers. They must be eliminated.
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| Quote: Originally posted by ligui | JZ you going to open a gun shop in Mexico so everyone can shoot everyone ?
Your logic is unbelievable.
Guns for everyone. Vote for JZ first gringo president of Mexico
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Isn't he the guy who hires guides/security when visiting Mexico?
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