As per a presidential document obtained by the news agency on the most recent weekday, Donald Trump has declared that drug cartels functioning in the Caribbean are “illegal fighters”.
The memo also states that the American administration is now in a “domestic-style armed struggle”.
Lawmakers Informed on Categorization
A US official knowledgeable about the situation without authorization to comment publicly informed the agency that Congress was briefed on the categorization by military leaders on the previous day.
Prior Strikes in the Regional Waters
This declaration is subsequent to the US military conducted strikes on multiple vessels in the Caribbean waters in recent weeks.
The military actions resulted in the deaths of 17 people and provoked extensive worldwide criticism, especially in Central and South America.
More details are expected …
