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Republicans' suggestion of bombing Mexico to deal with the fentanyl crisis is gaining traction
Story by Zeleb.es • 30 Apr 2023
Fentanyl crisis
The Fentanyl crisis has become a fundamental part of the political agenda in the past few months. According to the Associated Press (AP), US overdose death rates began steadily climbing in the 1990s, driven by opioid painkillers. Fentanyl is the most recent one.
Overdose deaths
The AP said more than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, the most significant number in US history. According to a CDC report for the first half of 2022, the numbers were slightly lower last year, but the problem remains concerning.
Production in Mexico
Experts cited by the news agency explained that Fentanyl had its first impact in the US about a decade ago. It was produced in labs in China and shipped into the country, but drug production has moved to Mexico, driven by cartels.
Republicans' suggestion of bombing Mexico to deal with the fentanyl crisis is gaining traction
Story by Zeleb.es • 30 Apr 2023
Fentanyl crisis
The Fentanyl crisis has become a fundamental part of the political agenda in the past few months. According to the Associated Press (AP), US overdose death rates began steadily climbing in the 1990s, driven by opioid painkillers. Fentanyl is the most recent one.
Overdose deaths
The AP said more than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, the most significant number in US history. According to a CDC report for the first half of 2022, the numbers were slightly lower last year, but the problem remains concerning.
Production in Mexico
Experts cited by the news agency explained that Fentanyl had its first impact in the US about a decade ago. It was produced in labs in China and shipped into the country, but drug production has moved to Mexico, driven by cartels.
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