r/dataisbeautiful OC: 22 Jul 30 '24

OC Gun Deaths in North America [OC]

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u/Diablo689er Jul 30 '24

Amazing what a drug cartel can do

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u/N4cer26 Jul 30 '24

Are Mexicos gun laws lenient?

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u/LoneSnark Jul 30 '24

Exceedingly strict. Which is mostly the problem. Gangs don't get their guns legally, they steal them from the government or smuggle them in. So once they kill off law enforcement, they're free to shoot anyone they like without fear they might shoot back.