Mexico has announced its largest-ever seizure of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as cross-border pressure mounts for the country to crack down on drug trafficking into the United States.Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa
“These actions will continue until the violence in the state of Sinaloa decreases,” he stated.
On the same day, the Mexican government announced the detention of over 5,200 migrants and asylum seekers who were heading towards the US border.
Both actions are likely to be seen as a response to pressure from US President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened a 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada unless both countries intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking and immigration.Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa
“It is clear that the Mexican government has been managing the timing of fentanyl seizures,” said security analyst David Saucedo. “But under the pressure by Donald Trump, it appears President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration is willing to the increase the capture of drug traffickers and drug seizures that Washington is demanding.”