Event Brief
US designates two more Mexican cartels as terrorists
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. designated two additional Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
WHO: U.S. government
WHAT: Designated two more Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To allow U.S. authorities to take more aggressive action against the groups or anyone aiding them.
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