Por ESTO el narco está derrotando al ejército mexicano: en 2024 se está perdiendo la guerra
Testigo Directo
6 min, 27 sec
The video details the significant increase in deaths among Mexican military personnel in 2023 and the ongoing struggles of security forces against well-equipped and trained cartels.
Summary
- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's administration is marked by security challenges, particularly in the fight against drug trafficking.
- The number of military fatalities has doubled in 2023, with reports highlighting the army's disadvantage in terms of equipment and protection.
- The Mexican army's fight against drug cartels is hampered by internal corruption and a lack of sufficient protective vehicles.
- The increase in military deaths is attributed to disputes over drug trafficking routes to the United States, and the armed forces often face their own members involved in crime.
- Police forces also suffer high fatality rates, with inadequate ballistic protection and corruption further weakening their effectiveness.
Chapter 1
The introduction sets the stage for the discussion on Mexico's security issues under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
- President López Obrador is burdened by the ongoing issue of insecurity.
- Newly released defense statistics reveal 2023 as a catastrophic year for the army in the fight against drug trafficking.
Chapter 2
The report covers the alarming increase in military deaths and the Mexican army's disadvantage in the conflict with drug cartels.
- The death toll of soldiers in Mexico's drug war since 2006 has reached around 700.
- The Mexican army, along with other security forces, lacks adequate armor and ballistic protection, giving cartels an advantage.
Chapter 3
The situation in Mexico is compared to conflict zones like Afghanistan and Iraq, with similar operational challenges.
- Some periods of Mexico's 17-year drug war are operationally akin to those in Afghanistan or Iraq.
- The military faces threats from antipersonnel mines, drones, and a lack of protective vehicles.
Chapter 4
The year 2023 saw a significant rise in military deaths, marking it as the deadliest year for Mexican forces under the current administration.
- In 2023, 69 military personnel died in the drug war, more than doubling the 29 deaths in 2022.
- The sharp increase in fatalities is attributed to the intensified lethality of criminal organizations.
Chapter 5
Experts provide reasons for the rise in military fatalities, including drug trafficking disputes and the prevalence of organized crime.
- The rise in military deaths is linked to disputes over drug trafficking routes to the United States.
- More than 28,000 people, including military personnel, were killed by criminal organizations in 2021.
Chapter 6
The chapter discusses the high fatality rates among police, their lack of protection, and vulnerability to cartel corruption.
- Since January 2017, 2700 police officers have died, many off-duty, due to insufficient ballistic protection and budgetary neglect.
- Police corruption is rampant, with officers being coerced or persuaded to collaborate with cartels.
Chapter 7
Illegal arms trafficking from the US to Mexico exacerbates the security challenges faced by Mexican forces.
- The flow of military-grade weapons from the US to Mexico contributes to the arming of cartels.
- This arms trafficking is facilitated by corrupt American institutions, who then criticize Mexico for northbound drug trafficking.