Elon Musk threatens Mexican cartels: "They are eligible for drone attacks"
The controversial statement came after a list of six organizations that would be declared terrorist by the US government was leaked.
INTERNACIONAL
Jose E. Cordova
2/21/20251 min read
Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) , has sparked controversy by hinting at the possibility of drone attacks against Mexican cartels , after they were designated as terrorist organizations by the US government .
The controversy arose after the leak of an official document from the United States Federal Register , dated February 19, 2025, announcing the designation of six Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations as of February 20 of the same year.
Faced with this situation, Elon Musk , who has assumed a leading role as a spokesman for the US government through his platform X (formerly Twitter), did not hesitate to launch a controversial threat to Mexico .
In a message posted on his X account, Musk claimed: "That means they are eligible for drone strikes ," accompanying his message with the leaked document designating the cartels as terrorist groups.
While the CIA 's MQ-9 Reaper drones are not currently armed, Musk's statement suggests that this situation could change in the future, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
These Mexican cartels would be considered terrorists
Sinaloa Cartel.
Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
United Cartels.
Northeast Cartel.
Gulf Cartel
The New Michoacan Family (LNFM).
