The aggressive proposals anger Mexican officials while analysts doubt they would be effective to stop the flow of drugs.
Former president Donald Trump proposed a naval blockade of Mexico. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to send drones and Special Forces over the southern border starting “on day one.” And investor Vivek Ramaswamy imagined launching a “shock-and-awe” military campaign against drug cartels.
The Republican candidates frequently frame their eagerness for warfare on the southern border in contrast to more far-flung military entanglements, particularly in Ukraine, as Republican support for a prolonged commitment there shows signs of waning. The Republicans want “to come over and hunt for narco traffickers, violating our sovereignty, something we are never going to allow,” López Obrador said in his daily news conference. He has also said he would urge Americans of Mexican origin to vote against Republicans if their “aggression” continued.
In addition to a naval embargo, Trump said he would designate cartels as terrorist organizations and order the use of Special Forces, cyber forces and covert actions. “President Trump was the first one to propose an aggressive plan to dismantle the criminal trafficking networks that are destroying lives and communities on both sides of the border,” campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said. “Biden has destroyed the border. President Trump will destroy the cartels.
In the first Republican primary debate, DeSantis said he would send Special Forces over the border “on day one.” A campaign spokeswoman later suggested he was not speaking literally about deploying troops into Mexico territory as soon as Inauguration Day. The traffickers have long had ties to Mexican politicians and security forces, and those appear to have only strengthened as they expand their territorial control. The traffickers “are groups that provide votes, move votes and provide campaign financing,” Ernst said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Republican hopefuls ramp up war talk over Mexican borderThe aggressive proposals anger Mexican officials while analysts doubt they would be effective to stop the flow of drugs.
Weiterlesen »
Mexican abortion-pill networks reach across U.S. border to help immigrants without accessIn September 2021, the Mexican Supreme Court issued a surprise ruling that abortion was no longer a crime – not even in places like Guanajuato, where it continues to be outlawed by the state.
Weiterlesen »
Hermoso receives emotional tribute from her Mexican club PachucaSpanish world champion Jenni Hermoso received an emotional tribute from her Mexican club, Pachuca, in their 2-1 victory over Pumas on Sunday in the Liga MX women's league.
Weiterlesen »
USD/MXN slides on softer Greenback and optimistic Mexican economic projectionsThe Mexican Peso (MXN) took advantage of a softer US Dollar (USD) on Monday, ahead of the release of inflation figures in the United States (US). The
Weiterlesen »
Thousands celebrate Fiestas Patrias at annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade and FestivalOrganizers say the event, now in its 77th year, is the oldest and largest Hispanic parade in the country.
Weiterlesen »