Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence to Travel to Mexico City

WASHINGTON - On September 18, John K. Hurley, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, will be in Mexico City. He will meet with government officials and industry representatives to discuss strategies for countering illicit financing, drug trafficking, and cartel operations. This visit comes as the Trump Administration seeks to dismantle drug cartels based in Mexico and curb the influx of deadly fentanyl into the United States. This marks Under Secretary Hurley's first international trip in his role, highlighting the administration's commitment to addressing the issue of terrorist drug cartels. He appreciates the strong cooperation of the Government of Mexico and intends to emphasize that the Treasury Department will not permit Mexico-based drug cartels to access the U.S. financial system.

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