Mexico, Trump and Cartels
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President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has repeatedly criticised the so-called kingpin strategy in the past, on the grounds that it sets off more bloodshed. The problem is that removing gang leaders tends to cause their organisation to splinter,
Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.
Mexican commentators bristle after President Trump, in his State of the Union address, suggested the U.S. was responsible for the death of drug lord "El Mencho."
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she talked with President Donald Trump to discuss the security situation after "El Mencho" was killed.
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The infant had been rushed to hospital Monday night from the Dilley Detention Center in Texas.
While terrified U.S. citizens hole up in tourist resorts as violence spreads across Mexico, President Donald Trump is sharing AI-generated videos of himself playing hockey. “Trump, THE ENFORCER!”