Unbelievably, I actually went on 2 driving trips thru Mexico about 30 years ago—I find it hard to believe that I did that and I know now I could not.
The real immigration solution is to make the Mexicans want to stay in their own country. Our federal government should be dealing with the drug runners, gun dealers, and those profiting from transporting illegals in the country. IMHO.
I agree the drug problem has only exacerbated the situation.