I really hate the term drug cartel. It makes it sound like all of mexico’s problems are because of drugs and not a cultural problem.
“I really hate the term drug cartel.”
You know, you’re really right about this and make a great point. The so-called “drug cartels” actually are just full-fledged crime groups engaged in all the typical rackets (extortion, prostitution, immigrant smuggling, drugs), and they often are broad based cultural institutions in their communities involved with everything from dirty politics and local aid.