The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a memorandum with new guidelines for the "total eradication of cartels and transnational criminal organizations." Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the current administration seeks to shift the focus from mitigation to the complete elimination of these organizations that cause significant harm to the country. Federal prosecutors are urged to work with the Department of Homeland Security and other entities to combat these threats.
In this context, new criteria were established for the designation of cartel members, with an emphasis on pursuing leaders rather than low-level individuals. The memorandum also suspends certain administrative requirements for 90 days to expedite judicial processes. There is a focus on deporting lower-level criminals instead of using resources for their prosecution.
In related news, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized a shipment of methamphetamine valued at nearly 20 million dollars, along with a significant amount of heroin on a bridge between Texas and Tamaulipas. The port director warned cartels about the consequences of harming soldiers or border agents.
Tom Homan, the President Trump's border representative, has stated that the U.S. military will intervene if cartels attack. Homan also mentioned that toughening measures against these criminal groups will reduce their resources and, therefore, their violent actions.