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Main focus of US executive order on classifying drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
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Trump to Classify Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Says Mike Waltz on January 19, 2025
Jan 19, 2025, 08:24 PM
President-elect Donald Trump is set to classify drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations through an early executive order. This decision, announced by incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz, aims to address the growing influence of drug cartels in Mexico and their violent activities, including the use of heavy weapons against aircraft. The classification underscores the administration's commitment to tackling the challenges posed by these criminal organizations.
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