From the Caribbean to Jalisco, Trump Takes Aim at Cartels — But Will He Strike the Kingpins?

Trump's Aim at Cartels

Despite rising body counts, U.S. strikes have yet to touch the billionaire crime bosses fueling the fentanyl crisis.

Military forces and the National Guard carried out an operation in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, Mexico, searching for "El Piyi", a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Soldiers of the Mexican Army secured the area during the operation, targeting a criminal group known as Los Chapitos.

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Author's summary: Trump targets cartels, but will he strike kingpins?

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