U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a message to drug cartel members in Mexico not to harm any Alabamians or other Americans who are currently present in the country.
There have been reports of cartel henchmen blockading highways with burning cars, torching businesses, and committing other acts of violence in more than a half a dozen states, all in reaction to the Mexican government killing a notorious cartel leader Sunday.
Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid. According to Reuters, a new U.S.-military-led task force played a role in the raid led and carried out by Mexican forces. The White House confirmed that the United States provided intelligence support.
“To all Alabamians and Americans who may be in Mexico, STAY SAFE and follow guidance from [The State Department],” Tuberville said on X. “Rest assured, if any of the cartel thugs lay a finger on an American, there will be hell to pay.”
The senator has long been an advocate of taking tougher action against the drug cartels in Mexico. He also has been supportive of the Trump administration’s military strikes against cartel boats in the Caribbean.
“It’s been going on for years, and years, we have lost hundreds of 1000s of people because of the drugs coming this country. So it is a war,” Tuberville said in December.
“It’s a war trying to save American lives, and President Trump knows that, and Pete headset knows that, so that’s the reason they’re attacking all these drug boats coming out.”
According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, order had been restored by Monday morning. However, the death toll continues to rise.
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