INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President-elect Donald Trump has reignited a controversial proposal to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
concerns over drug-related deaths in America, particularly the fentanyl crisis
In 2021, over 70,000 Americans died from synthetic opioid overdoses, mostly attributed to fentanyl from Mexico
This staggering figure underscores the urgency of addressing drug trafficking.The FTO designation would arm prosecutors with additional
It would allow the use of anti-terrorism statutes against cartel members, potentially leading to steeper penalties
The designation would also ban foreign citizens associated with these organizations from entering the U.S.Drug Cartels as Terrorists:
(Photo Internet reproduction)However, this approach faces significant challenges
Mexico strongly opposes the idea, viewing it as a violation of national sovereignty
Critics argue it could strain bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking and potentially lead cartels to adopt more extreme
tactics.The debate highlights the complex nature of the drug trade
focuses on supply-side interventions, Mexican officials argue that addressing drug demand in the U.S
government is also considering the FTO designation for Mexican drug cartels, indicating a shift in policy thinking.Drug Cartels as
