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Trump Extends Terrorist List to Juárez, Los Viagras Cartels

7/16/2026

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President Donald Trump’s 2025 policy to label Latin American drug cartels as terrorist groups has been extended to the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras.
The federal government added the two groups to the foreign terrorist organization list, joining six other Mexican cartels already designated.
The designation permits United States (U.S.) authorities to pursue more aggressive actions against the cartels and anyone perceived as supporting them.

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President Donald Trump’s 2025 policy to label Latin American drug cartels as terrorist groups has been extended to the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras.
The federal government added the two groups to the foreign terrorist organization list, joining six other Mexican cartels already designated.
The designation permits United States (U.S.) authorities to pursue more aggressive actions against the cartels and anyone perceived as supporting them.