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PRI Senators Seek Terrorist Designation for Cártel de los Soles and Mexican Cartels

The proposal asks the president to issue terrorism designations under national security powers.

Overview

  • The PRI caucus filed a punto de acuerdo in the Senate on Sept. 17–18 urging a formal designation for the Venezuelan group and for criminal organizations operating in Mexico.
  • The request exhorts the executive, via the National Security Council and under the National Security Law, to declare those groups terrorist organizations.
  • PRI leader Alejandro Moreno called on all parties to support the measure, citing recent actions in the United States, Colombia and Peru to justify regional coordination.
  • Supporters argue the designation would strengthen intelligence sharing, prosecutions and sanctions against transnational networks that threaten public safety, the rule of law and national sovereignty.
  • The push includes accusations against Morena over alleged 'huachicol fiscal' schemes, while any designation remains pending Senate debate and an executive decision.