Mexico Rejects US Effort to Label Cartels as Terrorists
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.
John Q. Hosedrinker