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The Mexican drug war, an ongoing conflict between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking syndicates, has resulted in staggering statistics. Since the military intervention in 2006, the conflict has claimed over 300,000 lives, with some estimates suggesting that the cartels generate between $13.6 and $49.4 billion annually from illicit drug sales. The war has its roots in the demise of the Colombian Cali and Medellín cartels in the 1990s and the fragmentation of the Guadalajara Cartel in the late 1980s. With the rise of notorious cartels like the [[sinaloa-cartel|Sinaloa Cartel]] and the [[los-zetas|Los Zetas]], the conflict has become a major concern for global security. As of 2022, the Mexican government has reported a significant increase in homicides, with over 30,000 murders recorded in 2021 alone. The conflict has also led to a significant displacement of people, with over 300,000 internally displaced persons in Mexico. The economic toll of the war is also substantial, with estimates suggesting that the conflict has cost the Mexican economy over $100 billion since 2006. The international community, including the [[united-states|United States]] and the [[united-nations|United Nations]], has been involved in efforts to combat the cartels and reduce drug-related violence. However, the conflict remains a complex and challenging issue, with no clear end in sight.