Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 26 2025
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Source: Reuters
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.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
