The proposal had already been raised during the Republican’s previous administration, but was left aside at the request of the former president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador
The president-elect of the United States, , announced that, upon taking office on January 20, he will classify Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. This proposal had already been raised during his previous administration, but was left aside at the request of the former president of , Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In a recent conversation with the current president of Mexico, Trump addressed the issue of irregular migrants and fentanyl trafficking.
Sheinbaum opposed designating the cartels as terrorists, arguing that such a move could compromise Mexico’s sovereignty. Additionally, Trump has pledged to sign an executive order that aims to close borders to undocumented migrants and implement an extensive plan to deport foreigners. He emphasized that his administration will be dedicated to dismantling criminal networks operating in the .
The drug crisis, which is expected to result in an alarming 50,000 to 60,000 deaths from synthetic opioid overdoses this year, was a major focus of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. It is worth noting that during his previous term, deaths from opioids more than doubled. The president-elect also announced his intention to launch a new advertising campaign with the aim of warning the population about the harmful effects of drug use, especially fentanyl.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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