The President of the United States, Donald Trump, secretly signed a directive addressed to the Pentagon to initiate the use of military force against certain Latin American drug cartels that his administration classifies as terrorist organizations, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
This decision, which involves the direct participation of United States armed forces in the fight against drug trafficking, represents the most forceful action taken so far in the administration's campaign against the cartels. It also reflects Trump's willingness to employ military resources to curb the entry of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the country.
The presidential order creates a formal basis for the possibility of conducting direct military operations both on the high seas and in foreign territory against these criminal organizations.
According to the same sources, United States Army officials are already evaluating alternatives regarding how military forces could act against the identified groups. The conversations are being held under strict confidentiality due to the sensitivity of the matter.
