• Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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      17 hours ago

      Mexican cartels and elements of the heroin trade have been known to use fentanyl as an additive to increase the potency of other illegal drugs.

      He’s already invoked the alien enemies act against Venezuelan cartels, effectively declaring war on Venezuela. He’s setting up a shooting war in Central America.

      • Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works
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        11 hours ago

        No, he did not effectively declare war on Venezuela, which is exactly why his use of the act was immediately blocked by courts. He’s trying to use a law designed for times of war without actually being in a war with the people he wants to target.