Allegations of US Government Involvement - The report suggests that the key to understanding the US government's role in the Mexican, Colombian, and Afghan drug cartel situation may lie within the USAID Files [1] - It is alleged that the US government has not seriously pursued drug cartels due to the involvement of powerful elements within the government, operating under the guise of national security [1] Key Individuals - Mike Benz is cited as a source for the claim that parts of the US government were complicit in the drug cartel activities [1]