Mexico Acknowledged as Major Fentanyl Producer by Top Official

A senior Mexican law enforcement official has publicly admitted that Mexico leads in fentanyl production, contradicting previous presidential claims.

Felipe de Jesús Gallo, head of Mexico's Criminal Investigation Agency, confirmed Mexico's dominant role in fentanyl production at an international conference.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has previously denied fentanyl production in Mexico, claiming only final touches were added within the country.
The contradiction highlights ongoing debates about drug production and responsibility between Mexico and the U.S.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine production have become industrialized, with cartels using sophisticated methods to avoid detection.
The United Nations warns of the global expansion of synthetic drugs, citing lower costs and higher profits for traffickers.