Another way to combat the cartel networks without using Delta Force or lots of American troops.

This is just a thought, and it took about 15 minutes to think of this so take it with a grain of salt..

My plan would be proxy’s. Just as how the U.S and most of the world’s superpowers are already using them to fight the next and current wars (according to USASOC)

To start off, I would completely say no to immediately sending U.S troops to Mexico straight off the bat. That would be such an ignorant and uneducated move to take for various reasons.

The first step would be intel.

Gathering intelligence throughout the vast cartel networks is most important. This step is a priority and game changer, therefore it must be done precisely. The intel might take 1-3 years to gather.

Once that is done and there is enough intel, then that’s where psyops and more importantly proxy’s are used.

proxy’s would be developed using already existing mercenaries and resistance groups. Other groups would be developed using sophisticated psyop techniques to recruit those willing to fight and resist the cartels. They would be armed with high grade weapons and defense, so that they can not only defend themselves but offend and make a stand against the enemy. The proxy’s and resistance groups would be deployed with the local police and national government. Both with the help of (D.C)

Next would be to cause chaos within the cartel networks. That may look like lots of cartel rivalry and wars that are “artificially” manipulated by the agencies such as the C.I.A and D.E.A.

The reason being that chaos causes panic. Panic causes lots of risk. With the enemy panicking the governments will be able leverage off that. And develops and counter offensive.

Once those steps are done, then American troops may be sent to Mexico. Thats only if the Mexican government is humble enough to let a foreign military enter their country.

Reasons why this plan may work.

By using proxy’s and limited U.S involvement, Mexico gets the credit if the cartels are taken down rather than a partner force.

Reasons why it may not. By using proxy’s, it would start a war, a war fought in urban environments. There would be lots of chaos and most likely death of not only the evil oppressors but also of the innocent. The cartels are known for killing or hurting the innocent. So they might even use it as leverage so that the government does pursue them.

those things considered, the streets would very likely be a war zone.

Those are ideas of a new plan of combatting the cartels.