The Mexican Drug War is an ongoing conflict that began in 2006 between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking organizations. The war aims to reduce drug-related violence and crime, which has escalated due to the power struggles among rival cartels, such as the Sinaloa Cartel and the Los Zetas. The violence has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread fear among civilians. The government has deployed military forces to combat the cartels, but the situation remains complex, with issues like corruption and poverty contributing to the ongoing challenges in achieving peace and security in Mexico.