The White House warned Mexican drug cartels “not to lay a finger” on any American citizens as deadly violence sweeps through the country following the operation that killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG in Spanish initials).
U.S. authorities had urged American citizens and government staff in parts of Mexico to shelter in place as the sudden eruption of violence over El Mencho’s killing posed a threat to their safety. Many Americans live and travel in Mexico, the southern U.S. neighbor, and it is a popular destination for tourists.
“We encourage all Americans in Mexico to of course adhere to the guidance provided by the State Department. Right now, we are unaware of any reports of any Americans being hurt, kidnapped, or killed,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox & Friends on Tuesday, March 3rd.
“And the Mexican drug cartels know not to lay a finger on a single American or they will pay severe consequences under this president. And they already are.
“This operation, which was carried out successfully by Mexican authorities, was of course supported by the United States, would not have happened without the leadership of President Trump.”
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