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As we observe the evolving relationship with these drug organizations, the future remains uncertain. The Mexican government appears caught in a cycle of corruption and violence, with varying approaches applied in attempts to manage cartel activity. While the U.S. government debates actions regarding these designated terrorist groups, the long-standing history of cartel influence suggests that any new strategies must not only contend with the cartels themselves but also with the complex societal and economic issues that have allowed them to thrive.