Why Trump’s decision to label cartels as terrorists matters
President Donald Trump's order designating cartels as terrorist organizations may be getting overlooked, but it will increase U.S. security.
Trump designated drug cartels as terrorists. Here’s what that means.
Cartels have set off car bombs and beheaded victims. But designating them as terrorist groups could have unforeseen consequences.
How Trump’s Plan to Label Some Drug Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Would Work
His administration would have more power to impose economic penalties and travel restrictions, and potentially even take military action inside foreign countries.
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Experts cautious on designating drug cartels as terrorist groups
A Trump executive order could designate Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations; experts have expressed caution on that approach.
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The unintended consequences of labeling drug cartels terrorists
Trump's designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations could be a first step toward disastrous military action or strikes within Mexico.
How Labeling Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Hurt the U.S. Economy
Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions.
Trump Labels Cartels as Terrorists. Some Fear Retaliation Against Americans
The Kingpin Act, established in the 1990s, allows for international sanctions and the prosecution of Americans aiding cartels. Analysts say the law broadens the scope to target individuals or groups suspected of assisting criminal organizations, making it easier to prosecute cartel members operating abroad under U.S. law.
Trump wants to label drug cartels terrorist organizations. Here's what that means in practice
The full implications of designating the cartels as terrorist organizations will depend, in large part, to how the administration follows through.
Trump labels drug cartels as terrorist groups – what it means for Mexico and beyond
Donald Trump returned to the US presidency on January 20 with a flurry of executive orders. This included the designation of criminal gangs and drug cartels operating south of the Mexico border as “foreign terrorist organisations” – a first for a US president. The state department will now decide which groups are added to the list.
Mexico President Says Trump Labeling Cartels Terrorists Won’t Reduce Crime
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said that Donald Trump’s decision to classify drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations won’t reduce crime, urging the new US president to work with her nation on security and drug prevention instead.
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Experts deem Trump’s designation of Mexican cartels as terrorists a scare tactic
Experts say Trump's executive order is the continuation of an American project that fantasizes Latin American crime.
Trump's bid to label Mexican cartels 'foreign terrorists' poses risks to companies, migrants
President Donald Trump called for the State Department to label Mexican cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations," a move ...
American hiker shot twice by suspected cartel terrorist near US-Mexico border
A suspected cartel terrorist attacked and shot an American hiker multiple times near the San Diego-Mexico border, according to the US Customs and Border Protection. Border patrol said a group of ...
Cartels plant explosives across the border from Brownsville, prompting urgent warning
Authorities have issued an urgent warning for travelers crossing the border between the US and Mexico after cartels ...
Trump pledges to send military to border, brands cartels terrorists. Here's what we know.
Trump signed executive orders aimed at building military presence along the border and designating cartels as foreign ...