Mexico's Sheinbaum Assembles Legal Team to Analyze Trump's Cartel Terrorist Designation
Jan 24, 2025, 02:24 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assembled a team of lawyers to analyze the implications of an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which designates Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. The order, part of a series of actions aimed at securing the U.S. southern border, could have significant legal and political repercussions for Mexico, prompting the need for a thorough legal review. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's commitment to combating these groups and expressed a desire for collaboration with the U.S. government.
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