Trump says he would be 'OK' launching strikes in Mexico to fight drug smuggling

Trump says he would be 'OK' launching strikes in Mexico to fight drug smuggling


NBC News reported this month that the Trump administration has begun planning for a new campaign in which the United States would send American troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to target drug cartels. In the middle of answering the question about Mexico, Trump pivoted to talk about Colombia, saying he would be "proud" to dismantle cocaine factories in the country. Trump said Sunday he was considering talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid the U.S. decision to ramp up pressure in the region, including by designating the Cartel de los Soles, which the administration alleges is run by Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization.

Author: Raquel Coronell Uribe


Published at: 2025-11-17 22:41:00

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