In a significant step to combat international crime and protect American communities, the Trump Administration’s designation of several powerful drug cartels and gangs—Tren de Aragua, MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, United Cartels, Northeast Cartel, Gulf Cartel, and the Michoacán Family—as Foreign Terrorist Organizations sends a resounding message that criminal organizations will be […]
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In a significant step to combat international crime and protect American communities, the Trump Administration’s designation of several powerful drug cartels and gangs—Tren de Aragua, MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, United Cartels, Northeast Cartel, Gulf Cartel, and the Michoacán Family—as Foreign Terrorist Organizations sends a resounding message that criminal organizations will be held accountable for their destructive actions. By categorizing these groups under the same legal framework as foreign terrorist organizations, U.S. law enforcement gains access to enhanced investigative tools and broader international cooperation.
