Trump directs military to target foreign drug cartels
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Trump’s clandestine directive orders the Pentagon to deploy military force against Latin American drug cartels labeled as terrorist organizations, marking a drastic shift from law enforcement to military-led operations. The order targets groups like Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations in February 2025, alongside MS-13 and Cartel de los Soles, led by Venezuela’s Maduro, indicted for drug trafficking. “Maduro will not escape justice and he will be held accountable for his despicable crimes,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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