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Interviews with key informants reveal the atmosphere within Mexican federal operations. The notion of cartels as terrorist organizations is debated, with the current administration employing language that may suit political narratives but often obscures the reality of organized crime's influence in daily life. The Mexican government’s label for the cartels poses a more substantial threat than those organizations themselves, as it impacts individuals who may have profited off or become entangled with cartel networks.