Latin America In Focus

The Trump administration recently named six of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, or FTOs. The new designation widens who can be charged for supporting these groups. What effect might this have? Pablo Zárate of FTI Consulting looks at how business operating in Mexico will have to revamp compliance with increased risk. And Cecilia Farfán-Méndez of ITAM explains the complexity of the drug trade and spotlights how this action may impact the bilateral relationship.Read more about the FTO designation:AS/COA Explainer: Which Cartels and Groups Is Trump Designating as Foreign Terrorist Organizations?FTI Consulting: Know Your Risk: Terrorist Designation of Cartels on Business Interests in MexicoCecilia Farfán-Méndez's testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciaryGet all the analysis on the Trump administration’s actions toward Latin America: www.as-coa.org/trumpShare your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society.Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances