The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to use the US military against powerful Latin American drug cartels after designating several of them as terrorist organizations earlier this year. Trump has directed the Pentagon to draft operational plans targeting these groups,

Donald Trump has ordered US army officials to begin using military force against drug cartels. The extraordinary move has threatened a diplomatic row with Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican president, insisting US forces will not enter the country.