President Trump has officially declared that the United States is in an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, which the White House has classified as terrorist organizations. This declaration provides a legal basis for recent military actions taken against cartel boats in the Caribbean Sea. This move is significant as it escalates the U.S. government's approach to combating drug trafficking and aims to enhance national security.

President Donald Trump has labeled drug cartels in the Caribbean as 'unlawful combatants,' indicating a shift in the U.S. stance towards these organizations. This declaration, which suggests that the U.S. is now engaged in a 'non-international armed conflict,' raises concerns about escalating military involvement and the implications for regional stability. It highlights the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking and its impact on both the U.S. and Caribbean nations.

President Donald Trump has labeled drug cartels in the Caribbean as unlawful combatants, indicating that the U.S. is now engaged in a non-international armed conflict. This declaration highlights the escalating issue of drug trafficking in the region and the government's commitment to combat it, but it also raises concerns about the implications for U.S. foreign policy and military involvement.