Gang members are not terrorists. There's "no credible evidence (link)
indicating that international terrorist groups have established bases in Mexico, worked with Mexican drug cartels, or sent operatives via Mexico into the United States.” - U.S. State Department (2017)
Chapter 1. Country Reports: Western Hemisphere
BUREAU OF COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
Country Reports on Terrorism 2017
Report
MEXICO
Overview: Counterterrorism cooperation between Mexico and the United States remained strong in 2017. Improved information sharing regarding migrant populations constituted a major step forward. At year’s end there was no credible evidence indicating that international terrorist groups have established bases in Mexico, worked with Mexican drug cartels, or sent operatives via Mexico into the United States. The U.S. southern border remains vulnerable to potential terrorist transit, although terrorist groups likely seek other means of trying to enter the United States.
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Link: BUREAU OF COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
Posted: 12/11/2018 at 7:44PM