US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is discussing the possibility of military intervention in Mexico to fight drug cartels.
Oku.AzRolling Stone magazine reported this, citing sources.
“What should be the size of the intervention in Mexico? This is the main question,” the publication quoted a representative of Trump’s team as saying.
According to the magazine, members of the incoming administration, including nominees for Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State, have publicly supported the idea of using US military forces in Mexico.
According to Rolling Stone sources, several options are being considered, ranging from a “soft invasion” using special units to destroy cartel leaders, to airstrikes against drug cartel infrastructure. US Secretary of State candidate Senator Marco Rubio reportedly supported the idea of sending US troops to Mexico, as long as they cooperate with the Mexican government and act in coordination with the Mexican military and police. .
According to the magazine, during private conversations, Donald Trump stated that he intends to demand the Mexican government to stop the flow of fentanyl (narcotic substance) to the United States within a few months, otherwise he will send American troops to the country.
