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Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico

  • Colby Jenkins stated on Tuesday that special operations forces lack drone strike authority in Mexico.
  • President Trump designated drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations on February 19.
  • Despite this designation, the U.S. Military still requires congressional approval for direct action.
  • Elon Musk posted on X that the designation allowed drone strikes, but Jenkins stated it does not; Jenkins said it 'helps us unlock the doors'.
  • U.S. Northern Command increased surveillance flights along the border, sharing intelligence with Mexico, while Guillot seeks expanded authority.
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Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico

A top Pentagon official says that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico.

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The New Republic broke the news in on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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