Javier Milei's Argentina has decided to classify the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization, thus aligning itself with the position adopted by the United States.
This decision marks a turning point in the country's security policy, which strengthens its cooperation with Washington in the fight against transnational criminal organizations.
The CJNG, considered one of the most powerful and violent cartels in Mexico, is involved in multiple illegal activities, including fentanyl trafficking, extortion, and attacks against security forces.
His former leader, Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho", was killed in February during a military operation conducted by Mexican authorities with the support of US intelligence services.
The American administration of Donald Trump had already designated this cartel as a foreign terrorist organization last year, as part of a broader strategy targeting major Mexican criminal groups.
The Argentine government justifies this classification with official reports highlighting the transnational activities of the CJNG and its alleged links with other terrorist organizations.
Buenos Aires has also added Hamas and the Iranian Quds Force to its list of terrorist organizations.
This decision could allow Argentine authorities to strengthen their legal and financial tools to combat these networks.
It also illustrates the Milei government's willingness to adopt a hard line on security and to be part of a more offensive international strategy against organized crime.
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