Trump signs secret order for military to combat drug cartels in foreign nations, raising legal and strategic concerns. Experts warn of civilian deaths.

The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement.

Un decreto dirigido al Pentágono proporciona base oficial para emprender operaciones directas en otros países, según ‘The New York Times’

Pentagon officials reportedly looking at plans to target the groups

Trump signs secret order for military to combat drug cartels in foreign nations, raising legal and strategic concerns. Experts warn of civilian deaths.

Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty.

President Trump asks the Pentagon to use the US military against drug cartels.

The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.