From the Caribbean to Jalisco, Trump Takes Aim at Cartels — But Will He Strike the Kingpins?

Trump's Aim at Cartels

From the Caribbean to Jalisco, the US is taking aim at cartels, but it remains to be seen if they will strike the kingpins.

Despite rising body counts, US strikes have yet to touch the billionaire crime bosses fueling the fentanyl crisis.

Mexican military forces and the National Guard have carried out operations, such as in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, searching for key cartel members like "El Piyi", close to the criminal group Los Chapitos.

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Author's summary: Trump targets cartels, but will he catch the kingpins?

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