The US government has designated two new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The Juárez Cartel, which operates on the border with Texas, and Los Viagras, a criminal group from the western state of Michoacán, have been added to the list of terrorist organizations.

Background

The designation allows the US to take more aggressive action against these groups and anyone who aids them. The move is part of a broader effort by the US to combat the threat posed by Mexican cartels.

The Juárez Cartel is one of Mexico’s oldest and most notorious drug trafficking organizations. It has controlled a key crossing point on the US-Mexico border for decades and has been involved in the trafficking of large quantities of drugs into the US.

Los Viagras, on the other hand, is a local cartel that emerged in the western state of Michoacán. It has been involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.

Implications

The designation of these two cartels as terrorist organizations is a significant development in the US effort to combat the threat posed by Mexican cartels. It allows the US to use a range of tools, including economic sanctions and law enforcement actions, to disrupt the operations of these groups.

The move is also likely to increase pressure on the Mexican government to take action against these groups. The US has been critical of Mexico’s efforts to combat the cartels, and the designation of these two groups as terrorist organizations is likely to lead to increased cooperation between the two countries on this issue.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.