Mexico's president warned of expanding a U.S. lawsuit in response to the Trump administration's plan to classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations. Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized this at a news conference, highlighting Mexico's unusual lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, claiming they supply weapons used by cartels. The case, seeking $10 billion in damages, counters U.S. claims that Mexican drug trafficking drives violence in the U.S. The timing coincides with tariff discussions, heightening tensions between the two nations and raising concerns about sovereignty infringement.
"If they declare these criminal groups as terrorists, then we'll have to expand our U.S. lawsuit," said Claudia Sheinbaum, underscoring Mexico's legal response to U.S. actions.
The unusual lawsuit addresses the U.S. gun manufacturers’ role in the weapons trafficked to Mexico, which are often found at crime scenes,
This lawsuit seeks $10 billion in damages, reversing President Trump's narrative that Mexican cartels are solely responsible for U.S. violence.
President Trump's administration is considering designating drug cartels as terrorists, triggering fears of a violation of Mexico's sovereignty.
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