WASHINGTON – Following a surge of violence in Mexico after military forces killed a prominent drug kingpin, President Donald Trump issued a public demand Monday for the country to intensify its battle against criminal organizations.
The president took to social media to express his concerns about the ongoing drug crisis, stating: “Mexico must step up their effort on Cartels and Drugs!”
Trump’s message came one day after Mexican military forces conducted a raid that resulted in the death of a well-known drug cartel leader, triggering widespread violent retaliation throughout America’s southern neighbor.
The escalating situation highlights ongoing challenges both countries face in combating drug trafficking organizations that operate along the shared border.
