Democratic lawmakers have called on the Trump administration to help fight the fentanyl crisis by limiting the flow of American-made firearms to Mexico, which they believe enables drug cartels. In a letter, 14 lawmakers highlighted that addressing the gun supply is crucial to tackling the sources of power behind drug trafficking organizations. They suggested using the foreign terrorist designation for Latin American gangs to disrupt their financial networks and impose harsher penalties on anyone supporting them. The problem of firearm trafficking from the U.S. to Mexico is significant, with estimates suggesting about 200,000 weapons are transported annually.
Democratic lawmakers urged action against the fentanyl trade by tackling the flow of American-made guns into Mexico, as they correlate with drug cartel power.
Rep. Dan Goldman emphasizes the importance of addressing the gun supply to drug cartels in order to effectively combat the fentanyl crisis.
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