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White House declares US 'in armed conflict' with cartels in Latin America and beyond

The White House has declared that the US is in an 'armed conflict' with narco-traffickers operating in Latin America, amid efforts to combat cartels and narco-terrorism groups.

White House declares US 'in armed conflict' with cartels in Latin America and beyond
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The White House has told Congress that it has an 'iron-clad case' to strike narco-terrorist groups operating in Latin America, declaring a state of armed conflict against these cartels. This statement marked a significant escalation in the US government's efforts to combat organized crime and narco-terrorism. The move is seen as a formal acknowledgment by the US of its involvement in the fight against these groups. The declaration comes amid increased violence and instability in Latin America attributed to cartel activity.

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