Trump Declares War on Cartels, Congress Ignored – Again
When politicians promise to 'just kill people' without congressional approval, it's rarely just about 'drug cartels.' The US has a long, storied history of undeclared wars and interventions in Latin America, often framing geopolitical interests as a crusade against illicit substances. (Remember the 'War on Drugs' that conveniently destabilized entire regions and boosted military budgets?) This
rhetoric bypasses even the pretense of democratic oversight, echoing past administrations' actions that redefined 'national interest' to include unilateral military action. The real question is not if Congress will be ignored, but *whose* interests the military-industrial complex will actually be serving this time, draped in anti-drug morality. As usual, the 'enemy' is broad, ill-defined, and
conveniently located where strategic resources or political influence can be gained.