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Trump And Vance Warn Of Mexico’S Descent Into A Narco-State
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) President Donald trump and Vice President JD Vance have sounded alarms over the growing dominance of drug cartels in Mexico, warning that the country risks becoming a full-fledged narco-state.
In his March 4 address to Congress, Trump described cartels as a grave threat to both U.S. national security and Mexico's sovereignty, declaring,“The territory south of our border is now dominated entirely by criminal cartels that murder, rape, torture, and exercise total control.”
Vance echoed these concerns during a March 5 visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, a key crossing point on the U.S.-Mexico border. He emphasized that Trump's war on cartels is not only about protecting U.S. interests but also about preventing Mexico from spiraling into chaos.
“If they don't get control of these cartels,” Vance warned,“the people of Mexico will wake up in a narco-state where these groups wield more power than their own government.” The administration's recent actions underscore the seriousness of these warnings.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. officially designated eight Latin American cartels-six from Mexico-as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs ). This designation allows for expanded counterterrorism measures, including covert military operations.
The Ongoing Struggle Against Cartels
Trump also imposed tariffs on Mexican imports to pressure the country into cooperating against cartels. In response, Mexico extradited 29 cartel leaders to the U.S., including high-profile figures like Rafael Caro Quintero.
Despite these efforts, cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) continue to thrive. The CJNG now controls two-thirds of Mexico's states and key ports, while the Sinaloa Cartel remains deeply entrenched despite internal leadership struggles.
Both organizations are major players in the fentanyl trade, which has fueled a deadly crisis in the United States. Critics argue that corruption within Mexico' political and judicial systems enables cartel dominance.
High-profile cases, such as the conviction of former Public Security Secretary Genaro García Luna for accepting bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel, highlight how deeply organized crime has infiltrated state institutions.
While Trump has left open the possibility of military intervention in Mexico, Vance expressed hope that Mexican authorities would take decisive action themselves. However, he cautioned that failure to act could destabilize not only Mexico but also the broader region.
As cartels expand their influence and violence escalates across Mexican states, the question remains whether Mexico can reclaim control-or whether it will succumb to becoming a narco-state.
In his March 4 address to Congress, Trump described cartels as a grave threat to both U.S. national security and Mexico's sovereignty, declaring,“The territory south of our border is now dominated entirely by criminal cartels that murder, rape, torture, and exercise total control.”
Vance echoed these concerns during a March 5 visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, a key crossing point on the U.S.-Mexico border. He emphasized that Trump's war on cartels is not only about protecting U.S. interests but also about preventing Mexico from spiraling into chaos.
“If they don't get control of these cartels,” Vance warned,“the people of Mexico will wake up in a narco-state where these groups wield more power than their own government.” The administration's recent actions underscore the seriousness of these warnings.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. officially designated eight Latin American cartels-six from Mexico-as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs ). This designation allows for expanded counterterrorism measures, including covert military operations.
The Ongoing Struggle Against Cartels
Trump also imposed tariffs on Mexican imports to pressure the country into cooperating against cartels. In response, Mexico extradited 29 cartel leaders to the U.S., including high-profile figures like Rafael Caro Quintero.
Despite these efforts, cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) continue to thrive. The CJNG now controls two-thirds of Mexico's states and key ports, while the Sinaloa Cartel remains deeply entrenched despite internal leadership struggles.
Both organizations are major players in the fentanyl trade, which has fueled a deadly crisis in the United States. Critics argue that corruption within Mexico' political and judicial systems enables cartel dominance.
High-profile cases, such as the conviction of former Public Security Secretary Genaro García Luna for accepting bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel, highlight how deeply organized crime has infiltrated state institutions.
While Trump has left open the possibility of military intervention in Mexico, Vance expressed hope that Mexican authorities would take decisive action themselves. However, he cautioned that failure to act could destabilize not only Mexico but also the broader region.
As cartels expand their influence and violence escalates across Mexican states, the question remains whether Mexico can reclaim control-or whether it will succumb to becoming a narco-state.
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