1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news story. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What did the U.S. Justice Department accuse the indicted Mexican officials of doing? Be specific.
b) List the specific charges brought against the men.
c) What penalty does each face if convicted?

3. How did U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton describe the Sinaloa Cartel?

4. How did Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha respond to the allegations?

5. a) What is extradition?
b) How has the Mexican government responded the the U.S. request for extraditions?

6. What other steps has the Trump administration taken in addition to designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations?

7. From paragraph 10: The Trump administration has led a hardline policy on drug trafficking, designating 10 gangs and cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations that President Donald Trump has said the United States is in “armed conflict” with.

Consider the info under "Background" and the links under "Resources" - including:

• Designating a drug cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the United States government means officially labeling the organization not just as a criminal enterprise, but as a group whose violent activities threaten U.S. national security, citizens, or foreign policy.
• The Sinaloa Cartel is known for being one of the largest and most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world, primarily smuggling fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs into the U.S. To protect its criminal empire and control territory, the Sinaloa Cartel uses extreme violence against rivals, law enforcement, and civilians.

Do you agree? Should the cartels be designated as terrorist organizations? Explain your answer.