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.

  • Flying SquidEnglish
    12•6 days ago

    Do you think maybe that’s why the Mexican National Guard and Police have been fighting them for years now?

    I’m not sure what your point is unless you think Mexico is just letting them do whatever they want.

    According to Wikipedia, Mexico has killed over 12,000 cartel members, arrested over 120,000 and convicted over 8,500.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war

    Meanwhile, the U.S… *checks notes* imprisons (usually black or brown) people for having a couple of fentanyl pills on them.