Designation of Mexican Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Trump administration is preparing to designate Mexican and Central/South American drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations due to unprecedented violence in Mexico. The move follows an executive order by President Trump calling for their complete eradication.

Key Points

  • Unprecedented levels of violence in Mexico
  • Use of landmines and explosives by cartels
  • Government claims of decreased crime and ended impunity contradicted by reality

Pros

  • Taking a strong stance against drug cartels and their violence
  • Potential for increased international cooperation in combating cartel activities

Cons

  • Possible escalation of violence and retaliation from the cartels
  • Complicated legal and diplomatic implications of designating foreign entities as terrorist organizations