📌 What’s Happening?
The U.S. State Department has officially labeled six Mexican cartels and two South American gangs as Global Terrorist Organizations under new orders from President Trump.
📌 Who Has Been Designated?
🔹 Mexican Cartels:
Sinaloa Cartel Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) Cárteles Unidos Cártel del Noreste Cártel del Golfo La Nueva Familia Michoacana
🔹 South American Gangs:
Tren de Aragua Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)
📌 What Does This Mean? ✅ More severe legal actions against cartel members. ✅ Increased military and intelligence cooperation with Mexico. ✅ Sanctions and asset freezes for cartel leaders.
📌Mexico’s Response: The Mexican government strongly opposes this designation, warning that it could strain diplomatic relations. Officials are also considering lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers for contributing to cartel violence.
