Tensions Rise Between US and Mexico as Cartels Labeled Terrorists Ahead of Trump's Return
2025-01-16
EL PAÍS
The war on drugs has sparked the latest clash between Mexico and the US, just days before Donald Trump's return to the White House. With Marco Rubio set to take the reins, the move to designate cartels as terrorist organizations has escalated tensions, fueling concerns over border security and international relations. As the US ramps up its efforts to combat organized crime, Mexico's government is pushing back against what it sees as an overreach of American power, setting the stage for a potentially contentious showdown. Key issues like immigration and counterterrorism are likely to be major points of contention, with América Latina and US-Mexico relations hanging in the balance.