The White House intensified efforts to combat the system that finances illegal drug trafficking from China and Mexico, while also calling on schools across the country to prevent addictions.

This week, the White House escalated its offensive to combat not only international drug trafficking, but also addiction in U.S. schools. Latino experts and legislators agree on the urgency of the announced measures and have voiced support for a multimillion dollar investment to reduce demand in the country. José López Zamorano joins us with the details from Washington.

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