Sources: Trump’s war on drugs could expand into Mexico

Geopolitical Strategy & Security - The US administration is planning to send troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to target drug cartels, potentially expanding the war on drugs [1] - The US has reportedly killed 64 people on boats smuggling drugs, sparking legal criticism [2] - The US government considers Venezuela's leader Nicholas Maduro as illegitimate and a narco-terrorist [2] - The US President has ordered Pentagon officials to prepare for action in Nigeria, citing concerns about the killing of Christians [3] - Early planning for military operations focuses on precision drone strikes targeting the leadership of US-designated terror group Boko Haram [4] US Foreign Policy & Immigration - Venezuela is accused of treating the US badly, including allegedly sending hundreds of thousands of unwanted people, including prisoners, into the country [3]