The Kingpin Act, established in the 1990s, allows for international sanctions and the prosecution of Americans aiding cartels. Analysts say the law broadens the scope to target individuals or groups suspected of assisting criminal organizations, making it easier to prosecute cartel members operating abroad under U.S. law.

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says President Donald Trump’s executive order moving toward designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations would only impact Mexico if there’s close coo

Donald Trump’s designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations risks creating a chilling effect on financial firms and other companies over fears they could face severe penalties by even unwittingly serving or paying criminals.