Can This Man Finally Defeat Mexico’s Cartels?

New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by Jack NicasDecember 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM

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Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security, is leading an aggressive government offensive against powerful drug cartels. Since becoming minister last year, he has overseen a surge in cartel arrests and drug lab destructions, reportedly contributing to a decrease in homicides and robberies. This effort has fostered increased intelligence sharing with the U.S., shifting some American focus away from Mexico. Despite these gains, reports of extortion, kidnappings, and disappearances have increased, and public perception of safety has declined. Historically, Mexican cartels have proven resilient, outlasting previous government efforts to dismantle them. The current offensive aims to target cartel structures at all levels.

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Donald Trump 50% Washington 60% United States 65% Claudia Sheinbaum ×270% Mexico ×685% Mexico's Cartels ×490% Omar García Harfuch ×695%

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mexico's cartels 100% omar garcía harfuch 90% criminal groups 80% security 70% drug labs 60% homicides 60% intelligence sharing 50% criminal structure 50% violent robberies 50% claudia sheinbaum 40%

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