Trump on Latin America: 'Cartels control Mexico, something will have to be done about it'

Donald Trump's statements on U.S. foreign policy in Latin America

According to ХВИЛЯ: Donald Trump made statements about U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, particularly regarding Venezuela and Mexico, in an interview with Fox News. He highlighted the situation in these countries, emphasizing that drug trafficking has serious consequences for the U.S.

Trump noted that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had been captured and expressed concern about the possibility that new leaders may continue his policies.

“We cannot take the risk of allowing someone else to come to power and just continue what he [Maduro] started”

- Trump stated.

The situation in Mexico

Moreover, he discussed the situation in Mexico, emphasizing that, in his opinion, 'cartels control Mexico'. Trump added that, although Claudia Sheinbaum is a 'good woman', she has no real power in the country.

“Something will have to be done about Mexico”

- he stressed, pointing to the serious consequences of drug trafficking which, according to him, lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S.

Donald Trump's statements underscore the continuation of the American strategy to combat drug trafficking and political regimes in Latin America, which is an important aspect of U.S. foreign policy. At the same time, his comments about Mexico and Venezuela may indicate a possible revision or change in approaches to dealing with these countries in the future, given the serious challenges faced by the region. Such statements may influence diplomatic relations and internal political processes in these countries.