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What change will occur in US-Mexico cooperation on drug enforcement by December 31, 2025?
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NYT: Mexican Cartels Recruit Chemistry Students for Fentanyl Production
Dec 1, 2024, 04:19 PM
Mexican drug cartels are reportedly recruiting chemistry students from universities in Mexico to produce fentanyl, according to a report by The New York Times. These criminal groups are targeting a unique talent pool by offering lucrative compensation to chemistry students, leveraging their specialized skills to manufacture the synthetic opioid. "Los grupos delictivos están recurriendo a una reserva de talento poco habitual: alumnos de química que estudian en universidades mexicanas," the report states. Fentanyl, a potent drug, has been a major contributor to the opioid crisis in the United States, exacerbating public health concerns.
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