03 Jun The Evolving War Against Mexican Cartels: Leadership, Government Involvement, and International Implications
By, Jose Adan Gutierrez, Senior Fellow, MSI² I. Introduction: The war against Mexico’s powerful drug cartels entered a volatile new phase in 2025. With the Trump Administration’s designation of major cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), bilateral tensions have sharpened, and tactical approaches have shifted (White House...