In a recent move, the U.S. designated eight Latin American criminal organizations as global terrorist groups, a decision amidst President Trump's heightened rhetoric around immigration and drug smuggling. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated these groups pose risks to U.S. security. Experts express concern that this classification may empower the government to implement aggressive measures, including military action. While these groups indeed commit violence, many believe their primary motivation is economic rather than ideological. Critics argue the conflation of immigration with crime and terrorism further complicates the treatment of migrants.
Experts worry that the open-ended language of terrorism designation could empower Trump to wield expansive presidential powers for militaristic actions against drug cartels.
The U.S.'s labeling of these groups as terrorists seems to be more politically motivated rather than addressing the actual business interests driving their actions.
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