U.S. Taxpayer Funds Sent to Mexico to Combat Drug Cartels

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Despite over $3 billion sent by U.S. taxpayers to Mexico since 2008 to combat drug cartels, the efforts have failed and the cartels have become stronger. President AMLO's approach of 'Hugs, not bullets' and social programs to fight poverty have not worked. The GAO report highlights the worsening security situation in Mexico.

Key Points

  • Over $3 billion in U.S. taxpayer money sent to Mexico since 2008 to combat drug cartels
  • President AMLO's strategy to combat cartels through social programs and reducing non-violent drug offenders in prisons
  • The GAO report highlighting the failure of U.S. efforts to combat drug cartels in Mexico

Cons

  • Over $3 billion in U.S. taxpayer money sent to Mexico to combat drug cartels has not yielded desired results
  • Violence in Mexico has reached unprecedented levels despite the funding
  • President AMLO's 'Hugs, not bullets' approach and focus on social programs to fight poverty have not been effective