Ottawa designates cartels and street gangs as terrorist groups, fulfilling promise to Trump
Source: CBC News
The federal government designated seven criminal organizations — including cartels and street gangs involved in trafficking fentanyl — as terrorists on Thursday, delivering on a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of staving off economically devastating tariffs.
Included on the list are the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) and Sinaloa cartels, considered two of Mexico's largest and most powerful organized crime groups.
"These are ruthless, transnational criminal organizations," said Public Safety Minister David McGuinty during a news conference on Parliament Hill.
"These listed entities are organized crime groups that spread fear in local populations by using methods of extreme violence and are known for drug trafficking, human trafficking and trafficking in illegal guns."
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mexican-cartels-terrorists-list-1.7463758
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