Advancing American Freedom understands the government’s interest in reducing methamphetamine use, which has ravaged communities across the United States. However, imposing quotas that cause shortages of legitimate drugs that people need is not the most effective solution. The United States government should place its primary focus on securing our southern border and eliminating Mexican cartels. Reimplementing policies like “Remain in Mexico,” will help to bolster security. Rebuilding the relationship between the DEA and the Mexican government is also necessary in combatting this issue. Mexican law enforcement fears repercussions from its federal government for cooperating with U.S. authorities, leading to a lapse in both countries’ anti-cartel measures. As a result, cartels act with impunity in Mexico. The United States and Mexico must establish a bilateral agreement to curb methamphetamine distribution. Existing agreements, such as the Merida Initiative, should be reworked to better equip Mexican law enforcement to crack down on methamphetamine production and distribution.
