Donald Trump announced the readiness of the USA to strike drug cartels in Mexico
"We will start hitting the cartels on the ground right now. The cartels control Mexico," Trump emphasized during an appearance on Fox News, without specifying details of the upcoming actions.During the interview, he also discussed his foreign policy strategy, focusing on ensuring security in the Western Hemisphere. Trump noted that his policy aims to prevent the influx of drugs and the entry of "bad people" into the U.S., adding that the only limitation for him as Commander-in-Chief is his morality.
Regarding military operations in Venezuela, Trump emphasized that U.S. actions have brought stability to the region.
He also pointed out that major companies operating in Venezuela will be able to earn significant amounts, adding that part of this revenue will go to Caracas.
Furthermore, Trump mentioned that within one day, the U.S. received Venezuelan oil worth $4 billion. "This is billions of dollars from oil that could eventually turn into hundreds of billions, and then trillions. We will be present in Venezuela until the country is stable," he added.
As noted by the publication, Trump's statement came after several months of American military operations aimed at attacking vessels that were allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean and other regions. Officials from the White House and the Pentagon justified some of these strikes by stating that members of the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua, designated as a foreign terrorist organization last year, were aboard the vessels.
These actions have drawn criticism from Brazil, Mexico, and Russia, where officials expressed concern about the future of American intervention in the affairs of other countries.
"Intervention has never led to democracy and has not ensured long-term welfare or stability," said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
She added: "We firmly reject intervention in the internal affairs of other states."
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