Labeling cartels as terrorist organizations sends a strong public and international message about the seriousness of their crimes.

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Labeling cartels as terrorist organizations sends a strong public and international message about the seriousness of their crimes.

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The terrorist label seems to have great appeal not because it expands legal authority, but because it sends a loud message. People view terrorism as more heinous than ordinary crime. Calling it drug trafficking, kidnapping, and murder by themselves doesn't adequately reflect the national outrage to some.

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Designate major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

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The terrorist label could act as a deterrent and signals an elevated response to cartel violence.

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The terrorist label could act as a deterrent and signals an elevated response to cartel violence.

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