Trump to ‘Start Hitting Land’ in Mexico Against Drug Cartels

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American forces would begin ground operations in Mexico targeting drug cartels following months of naval strikes in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, Aleksander Brezar reported for Euronews.

Trump provided no additional information on the timing or scope of the planned land attacks. (Photo: Knight Foundation) 

“We are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News broadcaster Sean Hannity.

Trump provided no additional information on the timing or scope of the planned land attacks.

Any military strikes on Mexican territory without Mexico City’s consent would violate international law and mark an unprecedented attack on a U.S. ally and major trading partner.

The statement followed the recent Delta Force–led capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro at a Caracas compound where he was sheltering. U.S. strikes on narcotics boats have resulted in the deaths of more than 115 people since September, according to U.S. officials.