US Designates Sinaloa Cartel and Five Other Drug Groups as Terrorist Organizations

The Mexican government has formally designated the Sinaloa Cartel and five other drug trafficking organizations as terrorist entities, announced via the Office of the President and published in the Official Gazette. This marks a significant policy shift, potentially enabling broader legal and security measures against these groups. The move could escalate tensions with cartels and affect bilateral relations, particularly with the US, which has previously considered similar designations.