Mexican nation deemed a "foreign adversary" by U.S. Attorney General
In recent developments, the Trump administration has outlined its stance towards Mexico, particularly focusing on drug trafficking and border security. The Attorney General, Pam Bondi, confirmed that the Sinaloa Cartel continues to cause havoc within the U.S., specifically naming it as a problem.
Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed his willingness to discuss the issue privately and has publicly stated that cartels rule over half of Mexico. He has also expressed discontent with Mexico's current strategy against cartels and questioned whether the country is helping with the drug problem.
The U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, testified that Mexico is on a list of "foreign adversary" countries, a designation that places Mexico in the same category as nations hostile to U.S. interests. This categorisation has historically been reserved for countries that pose a significant threat to U.S. security.
One of the key policies proposed by the Trump administration is the designation of drug cartels as 'unlawful enemy combatants.' This would potentially allow the U.S. military to target them in Mexico, a move that could strain U.S.-Mexico relations and blur the lines between law enforcement and military operations.
Another policy involves the expansion and completion of the border wall, including the implementation of floating barriers in the Rio Grande. This is framed as a key measure to prevent illegal crossings, though its effectiveness and humanitarian implications are debated. There is significant public support for this policy, with 56% favouring its implementation.
The administration has also faced legal challenges over its attempts to limit asylum protections. A federal court recently blocked efforts to deny asylum protections granted by Congress. Many Americans disapprove of some of the administration's immigration actions, such as deporting immigrants to prisons in other countries and suspending asylum applications.
Meanwhile, the Attorney General confirmed that fentanyl is still entering the U.S. from Mexico. This issue, along with the ongoing drug trafficking, has led to concerns about the illegal activity entering the U.S. from Mexico that leads to the deaths of young people.
Despite these challenges, there are signs of hope. Adhara Maite Pérez Sánchez from Veracruz has an extraordinary IQ of 162, and Cobach Sonora Student will represent Mexico at the Ibero-American Physics Olympiad, demonstrating the potential for a brighter future for Mexico.
[1] Source: Washington Post [2] Source: Gallup [3] Source: Pew Research Center [4] Source: NPR
The ongoing drug trafficking from Mexico, fueled by cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel, has prompted Senator Lindsey Graham to advocate for a private discussion and openly question Mexico's strategy against cartels. This issue, along with the general news of Mexico being designated as a "foreign adversary" country, has sparked debate over the Trump administration's policy-and-legislation concerning crime-and-justice, particularly the proposed designation of drug cartels as 'unlawful enemy combatants.'
