The US government has officially classified six Mexican cartels, including the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) in an effort to tackle drug trafficking. This move is part of a broader strategy linked to addressing the fentanyl crisis. However, it raises concerns about potential military action, with Mexican officials criticizing the designation as interference. The implication of this designation expands the authority of US agencies to act against these groups, although its practical effects remain unclear. The situation underscores ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on tackling organized crime between the US and Mexico.
The designation is part of a political discourse and leverage, facilitating arguments for US military action against cartels, amid claims of a crisis fueled by drug trafficking.
This marks a shift in how US agencies perceive the threat from organized crime, potentially leading to a broader role for the CIA and the military.
Trump aims to wage war on Mexico's criminal groups, claiming it will address the fentanyl crisis, despite claims of friendly calls with the Mexican President.
Mexican President Sheinbaum rebuffs the designation as interference, suggesting the US should focus on its own organized crime problems instead.
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