🚨 Big news dropping from Washington…
The Trump administration is reportedly gearing up to use U.S. military force against major criminal cartels in Latin America. First broken by the New York Times, this move has got everyone talking about constitutional and international law limits. 🤔
In simple terms: the U.S. constitution lays out strict rules on when the military can be sent abroad. Beyond that, international treaties mean you can’t just send troops into another country without clear permission. ⚖️
Our correspondent Alasdair Baverstock in Mexico City notes that deploying troops could shake up decades of drug-fight strategy and regional relations. Could this change how we tackle cross-border crime? 🌎
As this story develops, we’ll keep an eye on the legal debates and what it could mean for countries across Latin America and the U.S. Stay tuned! 🔍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
