Executive Order: Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists
01.22.2025 at 10:54pm
President Donald Trump holds an executive order he just signed during the inaugural parade, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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The White House has issued a pivotal Executive Order designating cartels and other criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). This decision marks a significant escalation in the fight against transnational organized crime.
But what does this mean for U.S. national security, foreign policy, and counterterrorism efforts? How will it reshape strategies to combat cartel violence and its far-reaching influence?
Dive into the details of this historic move and explore its implications for irregular warfare and the global security landscape. Read the full Executive Order here.
