Trump authorizes military action against Latin American drug cartels
TL;DR
President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare military options against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, though no immediate action is planned. The move aims to treat these cartels as armed terrorist groups, potentially allowing for broader U.S. military and intelligence measures, while Mexico opposes any military intervention on its territory.
- Trump directs Pentagon to prepare options to use against drug cartels designated terrorist organizations ABC News
- Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels The New York Times
- Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations Fox News
- Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports Al Jazeera
- Trump Orders Pentagon to Prepare to Target Latin American Drug Cartels The Wall Street Journal
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