Erik Prince Proposes Legalizing Private Piracy to Fight Drug Cartels
The Blackwater founder suggests reviving letters of marque for operations in Latin America
Erik Prince, the founder of the infamous private military company Blackwater, has proposed that Donald Trump legalize private piracy by issuing letters of marque. His plan envisions private military forces being used to combat Mexican drug cartels and stop the flow of narcotics into the U.S.
What Are Letters of Marque?
Letters of marque are official government licenses allowing private entities to conduct military operations against enemies. Historically, the U.S. issued such licenses to private ships, authorizing them to attack enemy vessels for national interests.
The last letter of marque in the U.S. was issued in 1942 to a blimp operator hunting Japanese submarines.
Now, Prince wants to bring back this concept, but this time against modern threats—drug cartels.
How Would This Work?
Under Prince’s plan, private military contractors with letters of marque would:
- Conduct special operations against drug cartels in Mexico and Latin America.
- Intercept illegal drug shipments.
- Target key cartel leaders.
Essentially, this would allow the U.S. to carry out military operations on foreign soil through private mercenaries, bypassing diplomatic restrictions.
A Dangerous Precedent?
The proposal has sparked heated debate.
Supporters argue that private forces could be more effective than government agencies in curbing the drug trade.
Critics warn that this could set a dangerous precedent—legalizing state-sanctioned private violence.
If Trump endorses Prince’s idea, it could become the most radical shift in U.S. military and anti-drug policy in decades.
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