illegal drugs
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From heroin to avocados: How fentanyl reshaped cartel violence in Mexico
As demand for heroin decreases in the US—driven by the growing dominance of synthetic opioids—drug cartels have pivoted to an unexpected but profitable venture: avocados. This has increased violence directed at civilians, presenting policymakers with...
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Resources and conflict: The role of law enforcement and group competition
The effect of illegal ‘resources’ on conflict depends on the country context, group competition, and the government’s capacity to enforce laws