The Sinaloa cartel is near the point of manufacturing these things on their own. Their only issue is that some of the ammunition components (all high powered rifles) come from the Russian Federation. And Russia doesn’t sell these materials for cheap. Chromium, titanium. Right now the cost is between $11 to $36 per round. You can get cheaper from other countries.
This is a pistol modified from the original 50 caliber.
Look at the concussion from one round. Conclusion: Tamaulipas ain’t that far from Houston.
Since el chapo was captured there has been an unprecedented turf war. The PRI made a deal with the cartels before Vincente Fox got elected. The PAN (Vincente Fox) decided to go after the cartels. The PAN’s only way to succeed meant we/the U.S. had to be involved. We did not. The PRI took over but it has not been the same since. Then obrador got elected, far left this is getting worse. It is a terrible shame. There is every resource in Mexico. Just like Venezuela these two countries should be close to us when it comes to development. Unfortunately we are not recognizing the needs on both sides to “clean” this up. I won’t go to the next “step”
I was told by a work colleague based in Mexico that if Monterrey falls to the cartels, the country falls. We can’t afford for Mexico to be a failed state like some in central and South America. If it happens lord help us all.
