Summary
Argentina has officially labeled the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a criminal organization based in Mexico, as a terrorist group. This move aligns with similar actions taken by the United States and aims to strengthen international security cooperation. Argentina is the first Latin American nation to apply such a designation to the cartel.
Key Facts
- Argentina labeled the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) a "terrorist organization."
- The decision aligns with actions taken by the United States under President Donald Trump.
- Argentina's President Javier Milei announced the designation.
- The label is intended to enhance security cooperation with countries like the US.
- Only the US and Canada have labeled the CJNG as a terrorist group before Argentina.
- The Trump administration first labeled the cartel a "foreign terrorist organization" in February 2025.
- The designation is part of a broader shift in security policy in the Western Hemisphere.
- President Trump has advocated for military action against criminal groups in Latin America.
