US Official Visits Mexico to Tackle Drug Money

A senior US official is heading to Mexico to talk about how to stop drug cartels from using banks. This is the first time John Hurley, who is in charge of fighting terrorism financing at the US Treasury, is visiting another country since he started his job in July. He will meet with Mexican officials and bankers to discuss ways to cut off the money flow to drug traffickers. The US has recently taken a big step by limiting the operations of three Mexican banks. These banks are accused of helping drug cartels move their money around. This visit is part of the US government's effort to put more pressure on these criminal groups. Drug cartels in Mexico make a lot of money from selling drugs. They need banks to help them move this money around the world. By targeting the banks, the US hopes to make it harder for the cartels to operate. This is not just about stopping drug trafficking. It's also about cutting off the money that terrorists and other criminals use. The US wants to work with Mexico to make sure that banks are not used for illegal activities. It's important to note that this is not just a US problem. Drug trafficking and money laundering are global issues. Countries need to work together to fight these crimes. This visit is a step in that direction.