similarities between prominent Colombian organized me groups and emerging Mexican organized crime groups

What developmental and structural similarities exist between prominent Colombian organized crime groups and emerging Mexican organized crime groups? Do these groups pose a greater threat to the United States than domestic organized crime groups? Defend your reasoning.
Assignments should be completed using Microsoft Word in 1-2 pages double-spaced with proper in-text citations and references provided on a separate page. Only one reference can be the assigned textbook for the course.
Textbook: Organized crime 7th Ed by Michael D. Lyman