Maginnis: If Mexico Won't Stop Cartel Drones, Then U.S. May Have to Respond

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Uh, oh . . .

Maginnis: If Mexico Won't Stop Cartel Drones, Then U.S. May Have to Respond​

Chad Groening
Feb 16, 2026


"A national defense analyst says the United States has a vested interest in conducting military strikes deep inside Mexico to take out the drug cartels' drone launching sites.
As American Family News recently reported, the skies over El Paso, Texas were briefly shut down last week for "special security reasons" so that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Defense could neutralize a cartel drone incursion.
Bob Maginnis, president of Maginnis Strategies, LLC., believes the air war with Mexican drug cartels is escalating, and if Mexico cannot take care of the cartel drone problem, then the U.S. might have to plan an incursion to "knock out the drug cartel infrastructure.""

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Maginnis: If Mexico won't stop cartel drones, then U.S. may have to respond

A national defense analyst says the United States has a vested interest in conducting military strikes deep inside Mexico to take out the drug cartels' drone launching sites.

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Is it time to 'arm up' the airspace above the border?​

Chad Groening
Feb 13, 2026

Is it time to 'arm up' the airspace above the border?

A national defense analyst says this week's brief shutdown of airspace over El Paso could signal an escalating air war with Mexican drug cartels.

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How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies​

By MARÍA VERZA
Updated 5:20 PM CST, February 11, 2026

Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say​

By SEUNG MIN KIM, BEN FINLEY, MARY CLARE JALONICK, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MORGAN LEE
Updated 8:37 PM CST, February 11, 2026

"EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details."

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Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say

The agency says it will ground all flights to and from the airport for "special security reasons."

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What to know about the counter drone technology that triggered the closure of the El Paso airspace​

By JOSH FUNK
Updated 7:40 PM CST, February 13, 2026

What to know about the counter drone technology that triggered the closure of the El Paso airspace

The government’s ability to deal with drones that pose a threat on American soil has been questioned this week after airspace was closed over El Paso, Texas.

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[Tall Timbers]

I wonder if the street price of illegal drugs is going up on account of all the interdictions.

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MSN

From the article it sounds like plenty of drugs are still finding their way to market.

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

I wonder if the street price of illegal drugs is going up on account of all the interdictions.

DEA Head Claims Cocaine Prices Are Rising Because Of U.S. Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels: 'Due To Immense Pressure'

MSN

From the article it sounds like plenty of drugs are still finding their way to market.

How Much Is a Gram of Cocaine? Price Insights

How Much Is a Gram of Cocaine? Price Insights

Curious about how much is a gram of cocaine? Explore pricing insights and factors that affect costs.

www.rosewoodrecovery.com

I hope it goes so high that more people quit/go to rehab/ask for help at church to get cleaned up and off the stuff.
Big opportunity for churches, ministries, etc. Like a GIANT DOOR might be opening.