Texas Republican wants cartels declared terrorist organizations . They murder , plot , kidnap , and dismember bodies . The bill would also allow the Justice Department to designate a foreign country as an international terrorism organization if it is deemed by Congress that such designation could be used for purposes of "promoting or justifying terrorism. " Mexican officials say cartels are not insurgent or political .
Texas Republican wants cartels declared terrorist organizations . The bill would also allow the Justice Department to designate a foreign country as an international terrorism organization if it is deemed by Congress that such designation could be used for purposes of "promoting or justifying terrorism." Mexican officials say cartels are not insurgent or political .