Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that if the U.S. designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, Mexico may expand its lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers, alleging complicity in organized crime.
The U.S. State Department reportedly plans to classify major cartels as terrorist groups, escalating tensions. A previous $10 billion Mexican lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers was dismissed, but legal efforts continue.
Mexico blames U.S. firearms for fueling cartel violence, while rejecting U.S. claims of government-cartel alliances.
The dispute coincides with trade threats, including possible tariffs on Mexican goods.
If they’re terrorist organizations, then the US arms industry are their accomplices.
That’s her argument.
It’s like this, Trump, “Mexico’s terrorist cartels are sending drugs to the US.”
Sheinbaum, “Well… they’re being armed by US weapons manufacturers.”
Both countries are saying illegal shit is being sent over their borders. Trump is putting all the blame on Mexico. Sheinbaum is saying, you’re companies are helping the cartels, asshole!