Canada-U.S. Border Threatened by Mexican Drug Cartels, Experts Warn

The Canada-U.S. border is increasingly seen as vulnerable to drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel, which is facilitating human trafficking and the influx of fentanyl into the U.S. A CBS report highlighted that social media platforms have become tools for cartels to coordinate crossings, with the situation exacerbated by perceived leniency from Canadian authorities. In response, the U.S. has designated several drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, enabling military action against them. Former DEA agent Michael Brown emphasized that these cartels are highly organized and responsible for a significant portion of narcotics-related violence in the U.S., with Sinaloa and CJNG being major players in the drug trade. This rise of Latin American gangs in the U.S. is contributing to escalating violence and drug trafficking issues, complicating the broader immigration debate. The situation calls for a coordinated response from both Canadian and U.S. authorities to address the intertwined issues of drug trafficking and border security.