Aug 28, 08:01 PM

Mexican Senators Clash Over U.S. Military Intervention Amid Cartel Influence Allegations and 100,000 Disappearances

A physical altercation erupted among Mexican senators during a debate over potential U.S. military intervention to dismantle drug cartels operating in Mexico. The confrontation occurred amid ongoing discussions about the cartels' involvement in mass extortion, widespread violence, and the disappearance of approximately 100,000 individuals. Some senators accused President Claudia Sheinbaum and her allies of being influenced or controlled by the cartels, which has contributed to resistance against U.S. military action. Analysts noted that the lawmakers involved in the fight are controversial figures, highlighting the deep divisions within the Mexican Congress on how to address the cartel crisis.

#Mexican #Mexico #Claudia Sheinbaum #Mexican Congress

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Ioan Grillo@ioangrillo
1 year ago
Mexican politics is currently dominated by a physical fight in the Senate (one of those involved recently called for a silence for deceased Ozzy Osbourne). Luckily, Mexico doesn't have more serious issues to deal with - like a cartel war, mass extortion and 100,000 disappeared. https://t.co/0sOTO6ozUs
FXHedge@Fxhedgers
1 year ago
Punches and slaps at Mexican Senate. 🤡 https://t.co/K12QkgU8LS
Wall Street Mav@WallStreetMav
1 year ago
Mexican Senators are arguing over US military intervention to take out the cartels. It is well establish that the President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum and her allies are bought and paid for by the cartels. They are resisting any US military strikes. https://t.co/BKRYi0XUwx

Mexican Senators Clash Over U.S. Military Intervention Amid Cartel Influence Allegations and 100,000 Disappearances

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