United States expands terrorist designations of cartels: Implications for companies in Chihuahua and Michoacán
This week, the U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel (La Línea) and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), expanding existing sanctions on both groups. Companies should review their compliance programs and the due diligence processes applicable to their counterparties, with particular attention to those with operations, suppliers, or supply chains connected to Chihuahua and Michoacán.
