Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups

Summary

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that if the U.S. designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, Mexico may expand its lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers, alleging complicity in organized crime.

The U.S. State Department reportedly plans to classify major cartels as terrorist groups, escalating tensions. A previous $10 billion Mexican lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers was dismissed, but legal efforts continue.

Mexico blames U.S. firearms for fueling cartel violence, while rejecting U.S. claims of government-cartel alliances.

The dispute coincides with trade threats, including possible tariffs on Mexican goods.

  • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 days ago

    I love how this all got reframed entirely about fentanyl and not improving lives of users or even harm reduction. Nope, stop the fentanyl and people will want to stop using drugs.