Let’s be honest. In large parts of Mexico. The Cartel and Military/Police are essentially the same. The Cartel’s pay better. So the Cops/Soldiers in those areas Moonlight as Hired Guns and Cartel Muscle. If they aren’t employed full time by the Cartel

And multiple Cartels have managed to outfight and outgun the Real Mexican Army on numerous occasions. Let alone Mexican Police.

Let’s be honest. In large parts of Mexico. The Cartel and Military/Police are essentially the same. The Cartel’s pay better. So the Cops/Soldiers in those areas Moonlight as Hired Guns and Cartel Muscle.

And multiple Cartels have managed to outfight and outgun the Real Mexican Army on numerous occasions. Let alone Mexican Police.