Donald Trump to initiate military operations in Mexico? Here's the reason why he wants to take such a drastic action

US President- elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to eventually designate the Mexican drug cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ which is a move that could eventually provide a legal basis for the US military operations in Mexico, reported Independent.

According to Independent, this designation would actually allow the US government to impose additional sanctions and enhance its authority to combat these groups more aggressively. US President-elect Donald Trump made this announcement during a pretty recent conference while promising to unleash federal law enforcement resources against the cartels which he blames for the influx of illegal drugs specifically fentanyl into the US.

Several experts have warned that such a designation could severely strain US and Mexico relations with former Mexican ambassador Geronimo Gutierrez stating it could set diplomatic ties back decades, asserted Independent. The proposal has previously been considered but was shelved after negotiations with Mexico in the year2019.


Numerous critics which also included officials from the Mexican Embassy eventually placed an argument that labeling cartels as terrorists mischaracterizes their motives, which are primarily profit-driven rather than ideological.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum actually emphasized on the need for collaboration rather than subordination in addressing drug trafficking issues, noted Independent.

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US President- elect Donald Trump reiterated which intention of him pretty recently regarding Mexico?

US President- elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to eventually designate the Mexican drug cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ which is a move that could eventually provide a legal basis for the US military operations in Mexico.

What is the stance of Mexican President regarding the recent intention of Donald Trump related to the Mexican drug cartels?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum actually emphasized on the need for collaboration rather than subordination in addressing drug trafficking issues.