Expert expat and Mexican-American expat, Ruben Navarrette, has stated that cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico against cartels is at an unprecedented level, with officials from both sides stating that this cooperation resulted in an almost 50% decrease in homicides this year. Despite this, Navarretrette argues that good news doesn't necessarily increase violence, as homicides have decreased by almost 50%. This is due to increased cooperation between Mexico and the United States.