This podcast episode delves into the devastating gun crime epidemic in Mexico and the role of US gun companies in fueling it. Despite strict gun control laws in Mexico, cartels have created private armies armed with high-powered weapons, primarily smuggled from the US. Mexico's lawsuit against US gun companies, challenging the Protection for Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, seeks to hold them accountable for their negligence in marketing, production, and distribution practices that contribute to the flow of illegal firearms into Mexico. The episode highlights the challenges in holding gun manufacturers legally responsible and emphasizes the broader strategy to address the issue of gun violence.
