We Traced How U.S. Guns Get to Mexican Cartels

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Paulina Villegas, Rebecca Suner, Jon Miller, Gabriel Blanco, Joey Sendaydiego, Stephanie Swart and Paul Ratje for The New York TimesMarch 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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A New York Times investigation, published March 17, 2026, traced the flow of firearms from the United States to Mexican drug cartels. Reporter Paulina Villegas and her team followed the trail of these weapons, revealing what sources describe as an unprecedented number of guns being trafficked across the border. The investigation details how gun traffickers are moving these weapons from the U.S. into Mexico. The video report highlights the "who, what, when, where, and why" of this gun trafficking route. The report aims to shed light on the movement of U.S. guns fueling cartel activity in Mexico.

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Gabriel Blanco 60% Paul Ratje 60% Stephanie Swart 60% Joey Sendaydiego 60% Rebecca Suner 60% Jon Miller 60% The New York Times 70% Paulina Villegas ×280% Mexico ×290% United States ×290% Mexican Cartels ×295%

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gun trafficking 90% mexican cartels 80% u.s. guns 80% weapons 70% mexico 60% united states 60%

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Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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70%

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United States

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