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Smuggled U.S. Fuel Funds Mexican Cartels Amid Crackdown

Illegal oil trade becomes significant revenue source for criminal networks
U.S. authorities have identified a surge in fuel smuggling operations along the southwest border, with Mexican cartels illicitly importing substantial volumes of U.S. fuel.

This illegal trade has emerged as a major non-drug revenue stream for these criminal organizations, enabling them to finance broader illicit activities.

The U.S. government is intensifying efforts to disrupt these operations and curb the financial lifelines of the cartels.
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