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Military intervention across Mexico border
The role of immigration into the United States, especially across the border with Mexico, has become a major issue in the 2024 election. The contribution of U.S. weapons flowing southward, exacerbating the conditions that drive northward migration, has entered the public debate. But, more often, discussion revolves around closing the border to not only stop northward migration but also drugs and other products. Some have argued that the United States should use U.S. forces in operations inside Mexican territory as a way to "secure the border" and disable cartels.
Here, we track whether candidates support U.S. military intervention directly in Mexican territory.
Experts to contact*: Adam Isacson
* These experts are available to discuss this issue and may have additional/alternate assessments. Inclusion on the Forum on the Arms Trade expert list does not indicate agreement with or endorsement of the opinions of others, or the endorsement of any candidate for political office.
Methodology note: A candidate's position is indicated as "--" if they have not explicitly made a statement on use of U.S. force inside Mexico. In many cases, candidates have favored use of military forces inside the United States along the border, but not about actions across it. Related statements, when identified, are included on individual candidate pages and summarized below.
Here, we track whether candidates support U.S. military intervention directly in Mexican territory.
Experts to contact*: Adam Isacson
* These experts are available to discuss this issue and may have additional/alternate assessments. Inclusion on the Forum on the Arms Trade expert list does not indicate agreement with or endorsement of the opinions of others, or the endorsement of any candidate for political office.
Methodology note: A candidate's position is indicated as "--" if they have not explicitly made a statement on use of U.S. force inside Mexico. In many cases, candidates have favored use of military forces inside the United States along the border, but not about actions across it. Related statements, when identified, are included on individual candidate pages and summarized below.
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