Is Mexico Becoming Open To The Idea Of U.S. Military Aid In The Drug Cartel WarsÉ

Mexican Public Warming To US Military Aid In Drug War? -- Christian Science Monitor

Although a broad majority of Mexicans still oppose US troop support to maintain law and order in Mexico, a new survey indicates a growing percentage of the Mexican public support US assistance.



Since the days of the Mexican-American War, US intentions south of the border are regarded with the highest degrees of suspicion. Today, as Mexico struggles under a barrage of violence related to drug trafficking, the idea of American military assistance is anathema to the public.



But that might be starting to change. A majority still opposes such a scenario. But according to a Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project survey released Wednesday, that opposition is shrinking. Of Mexicans surveyed, 38 percent favor US troop help today, up from 26 percent in 2010.



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My Comment: Only 38% are in favor of direct U.S. military involvement in Mexico`s drug cartel war. Only 38% in favor .... hmmmm .... this is not a ringing endorsement. Besides .... Mexico`s political elites would never accept such a proposition.



As to what is the American opinion .... I suspect that the focus would be more on closing the border .... not intervening into Mexico`s dirty and corrupt drug wars.