The senator of Congress from the National Action Party, Lilly Téllez, has proposed an initiative to classify drug trafficking in Mexico as "national terrorism," arguing that the cartels are enemies of the State and society, perpetrating violent acts such as disappearances and torture in various states of the country, including Sinaloa. In a speech in the Senate, Téllez mentioned that the cartels threaten National Security and must be confronted as such.
In her presentation, the senator emphasized the seriousness of the situation caused by organized crime in Mexico and highlighted the need to address the problem from a counter-terrorism approach. In this sense, she raised the importance of considering criminals as internal combatants and terrorists, which would imply a more radical and forceful approach by the State.
Téllez's proposal arises in a context where Donald Trump's mandates on drug trafficking have gained relevance and have been officially recognized. The senator criticized the lack of decisive action by Mexican authorities and pointed out the need to adopt more vigorous measures in response to violence and insecurity in the country.
Moreover, Téllez has repeatedly condemned the Morena party and its social policies, presenting her initiative as a response to the crisis of violence and drug trafficking in Mexico. In this sense, she has proposed that drug trafficking be classified as terrorism, arguing that the cartels must be confronted as enemies of war.
