At UN, Trump singles out Mexico, likening cartels to ISIS
Trump told the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday that cartels are "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere," calling Mexico the epicenter of cartel violence and demanding it "reclaim control of its soil." The post At UN, Trump singles out Mexico, likening cartels to ISIS appeared first on Mexico News Daily
On Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Mexico as the "epicenter" of cartel violence, urging the country to reclaim control of its territory. Describing drug cartels as "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere," Trump likened the Mexican cartels to the extremist group ISIS, calling them "enemies at war with humanity."
He urged Mexico to take action against the cartels and arrest corrupt officials colluding with them, stating that freedom would soon arrive in Cuba and safety in Mexico. However, Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum staunchly opposes any U.S. intervention in her country, questioning the U.S.'s efforts to combat drug use and weapon trafficking.
She emphasized that Mexico should not be judged based on external standards and that the U.S. needs to address its own drug problems before judging Mexico.
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