On January 20, Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States and promises to pursue Mexican drug traffickers. He will declare traffickers of substances as 'terrorists' to combat them globally. He announces tariffs on Mexican products and measures in trade and investment are expected.
Regarding security, Trump plans to send anti-terrorist forces to Mexico to tackle cartels. Reactions in Mexico are varied, with some expressing support for this action, hoping it will bring economic benefits.
Hope rests on containing drug trafficking. Trump is expected to sign decrees related to the border wall, mass deportations of illegal immigrants, and measures at the border to reinforce immigration control.
Although a temporary decrease in drug production and trafficking is anticipated, drug trafficking remains a systemic problem. The reaction of Mexican authorities to Trump's strategy remains uncertain, but some sectors support U.S. intervention.
