The US Army neutralized approximately 100 drones allegedly linked to drug cartels along the US-Mexico border during August, according to information from Fox News attributed to a high-ranking US official. ^[1] According to a Pew Research Center survey, one in five Latinos in the United States believes they have achieved the American Dream, while 18% feel it is out of reach and 27% think it does not exist. ^[2] The Mexican government stated that three of the downed drones were operated by migrant smugglers to monitor US authorities. ^[3] The Pentagon confirmed the use of defensive technology, including laser systems, to neutralize unmanned aerial systems posing a threat to military personnel and security operations on the border. ^[4] Hispanos tend to respond that the American Dream has become harder to achieve than it was for their parents, suggesting a change from a decade ago when they felt it was easier. ^[5] Latinos born in the United States show the highest levels of pessimism, with 52% of the third generation or higher and 44% of the second generation believing the dream has become harder to achieve. ^[6] The National Latino Survey conducted by the Pew Research Center was mailed to 8,466 adults in the United States, 4,923 of whom were Hispanic. ^[7] Mexico further noted that the downings occurred within US territory as part of bilateral 'mirror operations' aimed at combating trafficking and organized crime. ^[8]