Staff Reports
The Trump administration is set to declare a series of notorious Mexican and Central American drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that aims to tackle the escalating violence that has turned parts of Mexico into a war zone. Despite the Mexican government’s assurances of decreased crime and the ending of impunity—a statement that holds about as much truth as a politician’s promise—the reality on the ground tells a very different story, complete with landmines and improvised explosive devices that should not be part of any peaceful society.
Documents obtained by Breitbart Texas reveal the impending list of cartels set for designation, which is expected to include the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, Cartel Jalisco New Generation, Gulf Cartel, Cartel Del Noreste (also known as the Northeast Cartel), Carteles Unidos, and Familia Michoacana. In a spammy twist, Central America’s Mara Salvatrucha and South America’s Tren De Aragua will also join the party, highlighting the need for serious action against these nefarious organizations on February 19.
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This announcement follows President Donald Trump’s executive order from January 20, which boldly calls for the eradication of these cartels by branding them with the ominous title of terrorist organizations. That means these cartels will go from being merely the scourge of innocent citizens to being treated much in the same way the United States addresses international threats. If only the Mexican government could have tightened the noose before it got to this point.
Interestingly, the New York Times seemed to misinterpret the details in their initial report, claiming the list included the Colombian criminal outfit Clan Del Golfo. However, reputable sources like Breitbart Texas indicate that the Gulf Cartel was the real target of this designation. Such mix-ups may come easy for the liberal media, but those tracking the activities of these cartels know how dangerous these organizations are, particularly the Gulf Cartel, which has left a wake of terror in northern Mexico while enjoying governmental protection like some protected species.
Revelations from Breitbart Texas on the Gulf Cartel detail a shocking spree of mass killings, ruthless kidnappings, and good old-fashioned torture. The group’s weapon of choice has included not just guns, but landmines and explosives, marking a new low in cartel violence. The sordid history of these organizations also includes a disturbing pattern of legal impunity, where seemingly every cartel criminal gets a free pass from Mexican judges whose understanding of law appears to be as slippery as a greased pig.
In a world where justice seems more like a fairy tale, the upcoming U.S. designation of these significant threats as terrorists signals an important stance for American interests. Time will tell how effective this move will be, but if they are serious about combatting these violent drug empires, it might be a step toward reclaiming some measure of safety on both sides of the border. For now, it just seems like another day in the life of international drug trafficking—hopefully, a day that will soon be coming to an end.
