Report: Trump Admin Trains Troops for Possible Targeting of Mexico Cartels

U.S. Considering Military Action Against Mexican Drone Strikes on Cartels: A New Era of Cartel Violence Fighting?The Trump administration is reportedly training American troops for a potential mission targeting drug cartels within Mexico, marking a significant shift in U.S. approach to cartel violence. The proposed plan involves drone strikes against key cartel drug labs and leaders, which would be a bold new move if approved. The Biden administration has primarily relied on working with Mexican police and military, but the possibility of a more direct and forceful approach is now being discussed. The Mexican government has expressed opposition to American intervention, yet has allowed increased CIA surveillance and handed over cartel leaders to U.S. authorities. The U.S. has also focused on the financial side of the problem, imposing sanctions and aiming to slow down drug money fueling cartel networks. As the situation unfolds, the potential deployment of troops in Mexico would be the first American military operation there in nearly a century, with lawmakers, foreign leaders, and people on both sides of the border closely watching the developments. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.