The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of using drone attacks targeting drug cartels operating in Mexico. The objective of this measure would be to intensify the fight against drug trafficking across the southern border, according to a report published Tuesday by NBC News.
The information released by the US media outlet is based on statements by six current and former US officials from the military, law enforcement, and intelligence sectors, who have direct knowledge of the ongoing discussions.
According to the sources consulted, discussions regarding the implementation of these drone attacks are in a preliminary phase. However, the cooperation of the Mexican government would be sought to carry out these actions on national territory. NBC News emphasizes that the operations and strategies that the Donald Trump administration could implement would be characterized by an unprecedented scale in terms of the number of US personnel involved. It also highlights the potential use of drones to directly bomb individuals and assets belonging to drug cartels.
Sources familiar with the matter indicated that possible targets for these attacks would include cartel operators, their vehicles, warehouses used for drug storage, and other elements that are part of the infrastructure of these criminal organizations.
