Trump Administration Signals Potential Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels
The Trump administration is laying groundwork for possible unilateral military intervention against Mexican drug cartels by designating them as foreign terrorist organizations. This significant policy shift marks a departure from traditional law enforcement cooperation and could reshape U.S.-Mexico relations.
Mexico Rejects US Drone Strike Proposal Against Drug Cartels
Mexico's President Sheinbaum firmly opposes potential US military strikes on drug cartels, warning against sovereignty violations amid reports of Trump administration considering drone operations. The diplomatic tension emerges despite ongoing bilateral cooperation on drug trafficking and border security issues.
CIA Deploys Surveillance Drones Over Mexico in Escalated War on Drug Cartels
The Trump administration has expanded covert CIA drone operations to monitor Mexican drug cartels and fentanyl production facilities. While currently focused on intelligence gathering, the program signals an increasingly aggressive U.S. approach to combating cartels.
Military Border Mission Strains Pentagon Budget and Troop Readiness
Military commanders face tough questions about the billion-dollar cost and reduced training time for troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border. The expanded operation includes controversial deportation flights and migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay.
Army Soldiers Arrested in Texas Border Human Smuggling Operation
Three US Army soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos have been arrested for coordinating and executing human smuggling activities along the US-Mexico border. The soldiers allegedly transported undocumented individuals from Mexico and Guatemala before being caught by law enforcement.