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, efforts are being made to combat cartels, but the question remains whether the kingpins will be struck.

Despite rising body counts, U.S. strikes have yet to target the billionaire crime bosses fueling the fentanyl crisis.

A recent military operation was carried out in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, Mexico, where soldiers of the Mexican Army secured an area while searching for "El Piyi", a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel.

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The operation was part of a larger effort to combat the cartel's influence, but it remains to be seen whether the billionaire crime bosses will be held accountable.

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

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