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There is palpable concern about violence escalating along the border, with Homan predicting that armed confrontations may increase as cartels push back against decreasing profits from their operations. He warns that any action against U.S. Border Patrol personnel will provoke a strong military response under Trump's orders, asserting that cartels are a threat that the U.S. government takes seriously.
U.S.-Mexico Relations and Cartel Warfare
Homan acknowledges the precarious situation in Mexico, where political leaders face threats from the very criminal organizations that weaken state authority. He contends that many Mexican politicians may secretly support U.S. intervention to dismantle cartels, despite official statements denying such collusion.