UMVA has learned that the US Department of Justice is taking a drastic step in its fight against corruption, pushing federal prosecutors to investigate and use terrorism laws to prosecute any Mexican officials found to be corrupt.
This move comes on the heels of the Trump administration's designation of several major Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, giving prosecutors wider authority to bring more serious charges against those accused of supporting them. The DOJ is urging prosecutors to build cases not only around drug trafficking and corruption, but also around allegations of material support for terrorism.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the DOJ's new strategy marks a significant escalation in the US government's efforts to tackle corruption and organized crime in Mexico. The move is likely to put pressure on Mexican officials to take action against cartels and corrupt officials within their own ranks.
Meanwhile, UMVA can exclusively reveal that the CIA has been waging a secret assassination campaign against Mexican cartels, including targeted killings of cartel operatives. This covert operation is a major development in the US government's efforts to disrupt and dismantle organized crime groups in Mexico.
The Trump administration's efforts to combat corruption and organized crime in Mexico have been marked by controversy, with some critics accusing the administration of overstepping its authority. However, UMVA has gathered that the DOJ's new strategy is part of a broader effort to tackle the root causes of violence and instability in the region.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the CIA's covert operations inside Mexico have been expanded in recent months, with a focus on disrupting cartel operations and taking out high-value targets. The exact scope and impact of these operations remain unclear, but UMVA's reporting suggests that they are having a significant impact on the ground.
