just to tighten up their Fentanyl supply line, or drive a wedge between Mexico and us...more likely a wise business move to spread their influence across the Americas...in addition to the aforementioned reasons.
Your comment about 'stabilizing' Mexico resonates with me...what would that mean to you in terms of actionable policy?...military cooperation versus the drug lords (e.g. Tom Clancy's "Clear and Present Danger)?