The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated during his first speech before Congress after returning to the White House that the tariff policy implemented by his administration resulted in the delivery of 29 drug traffickers by the Mexican government to the United States. In an unprecedented event, Trump pointed out that Mexican authorities handed over the leaders of the country's cartels thanks to the tariff measures imposed by his administration.
In his statements, Trump emphasized the importance of declaring war on drug cartels, mentioning that drug trafficking has 'complete control' in Mexico. He also stressed that by designating these criminal organizations as terrorists, they are equated with ISIS in category. Despite acknowledging the cooperation of the Mexican government, the president urged Mexico and Canada to increase their efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.
On Thursday, February 27, the mass transfer of Mexican bosses to the United States took place, including prominent leaders such as Rafael Caro Quintero, Miguel Ángel and Omar Treviño Morales, Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, and Antonio Oseguera Cervantes. This action marked a milestone in the history of the bilateral relationship between the two countries and represents a significant blow against organized crime in Mexico.
In another aspect of his speech, Trump requested funds from Congress to carry out 'the largest deportation operation in the history of the United States.' Comparing his proposal to the deportations carried out during Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration, Trump emphasized the importance of securing the country's borders and eliminating the threats posed by undocumented immigrants.
During his first months in office, Trump has approved the deportation of thousands of undocumented immigrants, with the expectation of increasing these numbers in the future through operations at the border with Mexico. The president defended his decision to declare a national emergency at the southern border while praising his 'border czar,' Tom Homan, for his work. He also highlighted the decrease in illegal crossings at the border due to these measures.
Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, the president concluded his speech reiterating his commitment to achieving 'the great liberation of America,' calling on Congress to authorize the necessary funds to strengthen the country's border security.
