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, Trump is taking aim at cartels, but it remains to be seen if he will strike the kingpins.

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

A recent military operation in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, Mexico, was carried out by military forces and the National Guard, searching for "El Piyi", a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel.

The operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cartel activity, but the question remains whether these efforts will ultimately target the top leaders.

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