US Designates Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations (1)

The US State Department designated eight cartels and gangs operating in Latin America as terrorist organizations, following an executive order President Donald Trump signed during his first day in office.

The organizations are accused of posing a significant threat to the country’s national security, foreign policy or economy, according to a posting in the Federal Registry.

They include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo and La Nueva Familia Michoacana.

The move, which can result in penalties for people or firms doing business with ...