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In the United States, the idea of ​​sending troops to Mexico is growing in popularity

Among senior Republicans in the US, the idea of ​​sending troops to Mexico to stop the traffic of the drug fentanyl is growing, writes Politico.

The idea of ​​military action in Mexico is growing in popularity among high-ranking Republicans in the United States. Recently, Donald Trump and his associates have been discussing the possibility of sending "special forces" and using "cyber warfare" against drug cartel leaders if Trump is re-elected president.

In addition, a bill was proposed that would allow the use of military force to fight drug cartels. Republicans from Texas and Florida believe that we need to start thinking of drug cartels more like ISIS than like the mafia. However, not all Republicans support this idea, and many fear immigration implications and bilateral relations with Mexico.

Instead, the administration plans to work with Congress to modernize customs and border enforcement and to add fentanyl to the banned substance list. Fentanyl is a dangerous drug and is the leading cause of overdose death in the US. The US Drug Enforcement Agency believes that most of the fentanyl is shipped from China to Mexico, and from there by drug cartels to the US.

In the Democratic Party, the Republicans' proposals for a forceful solution to the problem are not supported. A spokesman for the National Security Council said the presidential administration is not considering military action in Mexico.

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