President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that an investigation is being conducted into a New York Times report about U.S. Army ammunition used by drug cartels in Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, has confirmed that an investigation is underway concerning a report published by The New York Times, which highlighted the presence of U.S. Army-exclusive ammunition being trafficked and used by Mexican drug cartels. During her daily press conference on February 9, she stated that discussions with the U.S. government would take place to determine how these military-grade weapons are making their way into Mexico.
The report specifically points to the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri as a significant source of this weaponry. It suggests that agreements between the U.S. Army and private contractors allow for the diversion of these military supplies to civilians in the United States, which can then be smuggled into Mexico. This raises serious concerns about how gun control measures are enforced and how weapons meant for military use are ending up in the hands of criminal organizations.
Sheinbaum's insistence on addressing this issue also reaffirms the persistent problem of gun violence in Mexico, fueled by drug trafficking and organized crime. The investigation could not only lead to collaborative efforts with the U.S. to curb the flow of illegal arms but may also spotlight broader issues of military procurement and domestic gun sales that contribute to violence across the border.
