Bangladesh, Jan. 28 -- For the first time, the United States could soon officially designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This historic move represents a significant shift in the approach to combating the violence and chaos caused by these criminal groups. It raises critical questions about the implications for law enforcement, international cooperation, and the broader fight against organized crime and global terrorism. By labeling cartels as terrorist groups, Washington would be formally acknowledging the severity of their actions, which often transcend traditional organized crime and spill over into areas typically associated with terrorism.

President Donald Trump, in one of his first actions upon re...