President Trump’s executive order classifying Mexican drug cartels as potential foreign terrorist organizations will only significantly impact Mexico with close U.S.-Mexico cooperation. While Mexico affirms its sovereignty, President Sheinbaum stated a shared desire to combat cartels within respective territories. The order, part of a broader initiative to secure the southern border, raises concerns about potential impacts on migration and asylum seekers, though experts debate its practical effects on cartel operations. Some victims’ families hope the designation will increase pressure for justice and visibility regarding cartel violence.
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I would have loved to witness the reaction of the 76-year-old Zambada when he realized he had been tricked onto a flight across the border. What a bold move by El Chapo’s son to collaborate with authorities in capturing a high-ranking cartel leader by luring him under the guise of looking at properties in Mexico. The sheer audacity of such an operation is straight out of a movie and could easily be a plotline for a season of Narcos.
The fact that the Mexican government was kept in the dark about the plan until after the arrest speaks volumes about the deep-rooted corruption and ties between the cartels and the authorities.… Continue reading
It’s absolutely mind-boggling to hear the Mexican president claim that criminal groups are ‘respectful’ and ‘respect the citizenry’. The sheer audacity and disconnect from reality is startling. How can anyone in a position of leadership make such statements, especially when the brutal actions of these criminal organizations are well-documented?
The notion that these cartels, who thrive on fear, violence, and corruption, have any modicum of respect is not just naive but dangerous. They operate with impunity, slaughtering people, trafficking drugs, and terrorizing communities. The very idea that they somehow ‘respect’ anyone is a slap in the face to all those who have suffered at their hands.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker