Trump’s Move: Declaring Cartels as Terrorists Ends the Illusion of Mexico as a Trustworthy Ally

Former President Trump is pushing to designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)—a move that could reshape U.S. policy and finally acknowledge the brutal reality of cartel violence. For years, Washington has treated Mexico as a reliable partner in the fight against organized crime. But is that an illusion? With corruption running deep and cartels acting like paramilitary forces, this could be the biggest shift in U.S.-Mexico relations in decades.

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