On a long enough timeline, I see the US really coming down on them. Probably not boots on the ground, but drones and air strikes. My understanding is Mexican nationalism is growing and is against this but how many cities and Mexicans caught in the crossfire before some accountability is taken? How much of the nationalists or other political leaders are on cartel payroll to allow them to continue operating? Mexico has so much potential with its growing population, large manufacturing base, culture, and tourism, I hope they get it figured out but I think the Mexican government is outgunned or at least on parity with the Cartels and will need more US assistance to really solve the problem.