The President of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his discontent with Mexico and Canada during his participation in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The president stated that China sends fentanyl to his country through Mexico, which is why he imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese products. Trump did not provide further details about his anger but indicated that he is not satisfied with the two neighboring countries.
During his speech, Trump mentioned the designation of eight cartels and gangs from Mexico, Venezuela, and El Salvador as terrorist organizations, highlighting the lack of action from his predecessor, Joe Biden, on this issue. He specifically referred to MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, labeling them as dangerous gangs that his administration is combating.
At another point in his intervention, Trump did not directly mention the six Mexican criminal organizations that were classified as terrorists. On the other hand, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the possibility of a military incursion into Mexico by the United States, emphasizing the importance of providing information to the Mexican government about the activities of the cartels.
In an interview, Rubio noted that if cartel members pose a threat to the United States, the Trump administration has tools to confront them. For his part, Mike Waltz, White House national security adviser, warned the cartels that a tough response is forthcoming, highlighting the collaboration in patrolling the border between Mexico and the United States.
