Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Trump Labels Drug Cartels 'Terrorists'; Pardons Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Drug Marketplace

How Trump’s Plan to Label Some Drug Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Would Work - The New York Times

His administration would have more power to impose economic penalties and travel restrictions, and potentially even take military action inside foreign countries. 

Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions - The New York Times

Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions.

Trump Pardons Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Drug Marketplace - The New York Times

Ross Ulbricht was serving a life sentence for creating a site in a shady corner of the internet to sell heroin, cocaine and other illicit substances.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a stern warning to Mr. Trump on Tuesday: “We will always defend our sovereignty.” Credit: Luis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times.