Wild and provocative: Donald Trump may send troops to Mexico to go after drug cartels and stop migrants headed to the United States

The foreign policy approach of the upcoming US President- elect Donald Trump administration towards the nation Mexico has eventually raised concerns specifically with the nomination of Ronald D. Johnson as ambassador, reported Dnyuz.

According to Dnyuz, Ronald D. Johnson who is a former Green Beret and a CIA official is actually seen as a proponent of aggressive measures against drug cartels and migration. His recent appointment actually follows the threats of US President- elect Donald Trump regarding military intervention in Mexico to combat drug trafficking and control illegal migration, which at the same time, numerous people initially dismissed as mere rhetoric aimed at his political base.

However, in such times, the background of Ronald D. Johnson actually suggests a serious commitment to these policies.


US President- elect Donald Trump has also proposed designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations while potentially justifying military action, asserted Dnyuz. At the same time, this has alarmed Mexican officials who fear a return to heavy handed US intervention reminiscent of past decades that exacerbated severe violence in Mexico.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has indicated that while Mexico will cooperate with the US it will not be subservient at all and put an emphasis on national sovereignty.

The implications of these developments are pretty significant as renowned economists warn that proposed tariffs on Mexican exports could destabilize the Mexican economy and increase migration pressures, noted Dnyuz. Several observers predict that human rights issues might just be sidelined under the leadership of Ronald D. Johnson while given his previous silence on abuses in El Salvador during his tenure there.

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Why is the foreign policy approach of US President- elect Donald Trump towards Mexico has raised concerns?

The foreign policy approach of the upcoming US President- elect Donald Trump administration towards the nation Mexico has eventually raised concerns specifically due to the nomination of Ronald D. Johnson as the US ambassador to Mexico.

What is being proposed by US President- elect Donald Trump regarding the Mexican drug cartel?

US President- elect Donald Trump has also proposed designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations while potentially justifying military action.