JAKARTA - The United States has designated Trend de Aragua, the Sinaloa cartel, and other drug cartels as a global terrorist organization.
The US State Department said the groups pose risks to national security, foreign policy, and US economic interests.
President Donald Trump, issued an executive order after taking office on January 20 asking officials to evaluate whether a criminal cartel or a transnational gang should be included in a terror group.
During his presidency in 2017-2021, Trump considered the terrorist label but eventually canceled the plan.
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After taking office, Trump also ordered top officials to take steps to prepare for the 1798 wartime law that would allow him to deport suspected gang members without trial.
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