White House Names Canada as New Mexican Cartel Hub

Canada is no longer described only as a northern border concern in the latest U.S. drug strategy. The White House now says Mexican criminal groups have established a stronger foothold there, including synthetic drug production tied to fentanyl and nitazenes. The claim adds a new layer to North America’s cartel fight, while Canadian officials point to their own enforcement actions and say southbound fentanyl seizures remain small compared with the U.S.-Mexico border.