US Designates Eight Latin American Crime Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The US formally labels eight Latin American organized crime groups as foreign terrorist organizations, intensifying efforts against drug trafficking and associated violence.
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The Trump administration has officially designated eight organized crime groups from Latin America, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation stems from concerns over their involvement in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violent territorial expansion. Critics argue that this label could hinder trade with Latin America and harm diplomatic relations. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against perceived violations of sovereignty. The designation is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and organized crime infiltration.
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The article does not specify all eight groups, but it mentions the Sinaloa Cartel, Tren de Aragua, and MS-13 as examples. The full list is not detailed in the provided sources.
Critics argue that labeling these groups as foreign terrorist organizations could hinder trade with Latin America and harm diplomatic relations. Businesses might fear U.S. prosecution if they unknowingly engage with these groups.
The designation is based on their involvement in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violent territorial expansion. The U.S. aims to increase pressure on these groups and those who aid them.
The designations are part of broader efforts to address the fentanyl crisis by targeting transnational criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking. These groups contribute to the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl into the U.S.
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