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President Trump directs military to target foreign drug cartels
The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement.
Trump directs Pentagon to prepare options to use to use force against against drug cartels: Officials
Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, officials say.
Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement.
Mexican President rules out Trump's reported military plan against Mexico's drug cartels
We co-operate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion,' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in latest pushback against Trump.
Trump administration weighs military actions against drug cartels
The Pentagon has been deliberating since early this year about naval and drone strikes against Mexican cartels. But U.S. boots on the ground are not being considered, officials say.
Trump orders Pentagon to use military force against some Latin American cartels
The New York Times reports President Trump has secretly ordered the Pentagon to conduct military actions against some Latin American drug cartels. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump eyes military action against drug cartels, US officials say
"We have to start treating them as armed terrorist organizations, not simply drug dealing organizations," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Trump Administration Eyes Military Action Against Some Cartels
President Donald Trump's administration can use the military to go after drug cartels that have been designated as global terrorist organizations and has directed the Pentagon to prepare options, U.S.
Mexico rejects Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Trump signs directive that could deploy US military in Mexico: Report
President Donald Trump's order reportedly opens the route for operations on foreign soil and at sea against drug cartels.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Prepare to Target Latin American Drug Cartels
Options under discussion are focused on special forces operations, intelligence support and precision targeting, a senior U.S. official said.
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