Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies

Designation of Cartels as Terrorist Organizations: The U.S. government has designated several Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations, which could lead to increased criminal prosecutions for American companies operating in those regions and migrants who pay cartels for assistance crossing the border.

Legal Implications for Companies and Migrants: This designation may expose U.S. businesses to charges of providing material support to terrorists if they make payments to these groups, while also potentially subjecting migrants to prosecution for paying cartels for smuggling services.