It is impossible to overestimate the risks associated with Mexican cartel activity and illegal immigration. These criminal groups have brought about unimaginable suffering throughout the region, from the exploitation of individuals escaping poverty and violence to the trafficking of drugs, firearms, and other illicit products.
One instance of how far-reaching their influence can be is the recent discovery of four human skulls wrapped in tin foil inside a cargo destined for the United States.
Apart from the fact that the box is headed towards South Carolina, authorities have not provided much information about it. Many have conjectured that the shipment is connected to violent Mexican gangs or drug cartels as a result of the secrecy.
The border crisis and Biden’s welcoming attitudes have made the US vulnerable to all three categories of crime. And concerns about human trafficking are also front of mind. Therefore, the rumor is not unfounded.
As dangerous cartels take advantage of desperate Central Americans trying to enter North America illegally to escape poverty or violence, the continuous fight against illegal immigration has become an important problem for both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
While many are focused on stopping undocumented crossings, there is another layer to this complex problem that must also be addressed – dangerous criminal organizations preying on vulnerable populations who are desperately seeking a better life for themselves and their families.
This grim reality was brought into stark focus recently when authorities discovered four human skulls wrapped in tin foil inside a package that was destined for Manning, South Carolina from Michoacan, Mexico.
But tell me: Does it sound like a friendly message? As some would undoubtedly argue that it’s incorrect to assume that the item originated from a criminal group in the absence of any evidence.
Sources: LibertyoneNews, TheGuardian, Reuters
