Removing Bad Actors 8-9-25

South America continues to struggle with Drug Cartels, Terrorists, Crime and Bad Governments.

The Fentanyl Labs need to be removed from Mexico. Venezuela needs to remove its Communist Government. Chinese Influence needs to be removed from the American Continent, especially in Panama. 

The US has a history of intervening to remove bad actors and this needs to continue until the Monroe Doctrine is restored.

While the complete eradication of drug cartels is an ongoing challenge, Colombia has made significant strides in dismantling major cartels and reducing their influence. The collapse of the Medellín cartel in 1993 and the fall of the Cali cartel in 1995 marked major turning points. Furthermore, the capture of key figures like Diego Montoya in 2007 and the death of Wilber Varela in 2008 significantly weakened the Norte del Valle cartel.  Here's a more detailed look:

Early 1990s: The Medellín cartel, known for its violence and cocaine trafficking, began to crumble with the death of Pablo Escobar and the subsequent arrests of key leaders. 

Mid-1990s: The Cali cartel, another powerful drug trafficking organization, also faced a major crackdown, leading to the arrest or death of its leaders. 

2000s: The Norte del Valle cartel, which emerged as a dominant force in the late 1990s, faced increasing pressure from Colombian and U.S. authorities. The capture of Diego Montoya in 2007 and the death of Wilber Varela in 2008 severely impacted the cartel. 

Plan Colombia; This U.S.-supported initiative, launched in the early 2000s, involved a multi-pronged approach, including military aid, aerial fumigation of coca crops, and efforts to strengthen judicial institutions. While it faced criticism for its impact on civilians and the environment, Plan Colombia is credited with contributing to the decline of drug production and the weakening of cartels.

Ongoing Efforts: While major cartels have been dismantled, smaller criminal organizations and drug trafficking networks continue to operate. The Colombian government continues to pursue counter-narcotics efforts, including interdiction, eradication of coca crops, and efforts to strengthen law enforcement and judicial institutions. 

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In 2025, a plan for eradicating the Mexican Drug Cartels should begin if China refuses to stop Fentanyl shipments to Mexico and Canada.

Ensuring that the “Free Market” system is retained and restored will require US vigilance of South America. These countries need to put their citizens first and support the growth of their “Private Sector Economies” to improve affordability and living conditions by improving productivity.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader