Cartel
Pam Bondi Reportedly Moved To Military Base Over Threats From Cartels, Critics Of Her Handling Of Epstein Files
Attorney General Pam Bondi has moved to a military base in Washington as a result of threats from cartels and people critical of her handling of the Epstein files, according to a new report.
Trump Appears To Hint At Attacks Against Cartels In Mexico: 'Will Do Whatever Is Necessary To Defend Our National Security'
President Donald Trump appeared to hint at the possibility that the U.S. will conduct attacks against cartels in Mexico, telling Latin American leaders that the U.S. government "will do whatever is necessary to defend our national security."
Mexican Officials Offer World Cup Reassurances Despite Cartel Violence And Killing Of El Mencho: 'We Are Prepared'
Mexican authorities insist the country is ready to host the World Cup despite a wave of cartel violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', in February.
Stephen Miller Tells Latin American Leaders That Cartels 'Can Only Be Defeated With Military Power'
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told Latin American leaders that cartels "can only be defeated with military power."
El Mencho Wasn't Able To Constantly Change Locations Because He Had a Late-Stage Kidney Disease: Report
Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, wasn't able to be constantly on the move and avoid law enforcement because he had a late-stage kidney disease, according to a new report.
Workers Of Canadian Mining Company Dispute Mexican Authority's Claim That Killed Workers Were Mistaken For Opposing Cartel Faction
Colleagues of the workers of a Canadian mining company who were abducted and killed in Sinaloa disputed the claim of a top Mexican government official about the cause of the incident.
FAA Closure Of Airspace Over El Paso Believed To be Tied To Use Of Technology To Counter Cartel Drones: Report
The Federal Aviation Administration's order to closure of the airspace over El Paso and parts of New Mexico is believed to be tied to the use of technology to counter drones being used by cartels at the southern border, according to a new report.
Mexican Security Secretary Says Workers Of Canadian Mining Company Were Killed After Being 'Mistaken For Members Of An Opposing' Cartel
Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said workers of a Canadian mining company were abducted and killed in Sinaloa by cartel operatives after being mistaken for members of an opposing organization.
Bodies Of Workers Of Canadian Mining Companies Found After Being Taken By Mexican Cartel
The bodies of at least four workers of a Canadian mining company abducted by alleged cartel members were found in Sinaloa, according to a new report.
Cartels Have Been Reportedly Managing To Get The Same High-Caliber Ammunition Used By The U.S. Army
Mexican cartels have been managing to get a hold of high-caliber ammunition from a plant set up in a facility owned by the U.S. government and manufactures rounds used by the military, according to a new report.
Wife Of Cartel Leader Files Criminal Complaint Against Top Mexican Over Extradition Of Operatives Without Due Process
The family members of top cartel leaders in Mexico accused the country's government of breaking the law by denying them due process following their extradition to the United States earlier this month.
11 Killed And Tens More Wounded In Soccer Field Massacre In Central Mexico
Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto said that more than 20 people were shot at a community event at a soccer field on Sunday.
Trump's New Drug Czar Does Not Rule Out Deployment Of U.S. Troops To Mexico, Says He 'Will Do What He Needs To Do'
Sara Carter, the Trump administration's new drug czar, didn't rule out a deployment of U.S. troops to Mexico to fight cartels, saying the decision lies with the president.
Cartels Could Retaliate Against U.S. Attacks By Targeting Mexican Politicians And Armed Forces, Expert Warns
Mexican cartels could retaliate against U.S. attacks against them in the country by targeting local politicians and law enforcement forces, according to an expert.
Mexican Government's Extradition Of Dozens Of Cartel Leaders Is 'An Offering' To Appease Trump Admin, Expert Says
The extradition of dozens of cartel operatives to the U.S. is "an offering" from the Mexican government seeking to appease the Trump administration, according to an expert on organized crime.
Mexico Extradites Dozens More Cartel Operatives To The U.S.: 'Real Threat To The Country's Security'
Mexico announced the extradition of dozens more cartel operatives to the United States, the third such operation under the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump Admin Reportedly Pushing For U.S. Forces To Accompany Mexican Soldiers On Raids
The Trump administration is pushing for its forces to accompany Mexican counterparts in raids on suspected fentanyl labs, according to a new report.
Cartel Turf Wars Will Fuel Recruitment Of Minors To Replenish Ranks, Former DEA Agent Says
Ongoing turf wars among Mexico's most powerful cartels will further fuel the recruitment of minors to replenish their dwindling ranks, according to a former top Drug Enforcement Agency agent.
New Drone Strike Targets Public Office In Sinaloa As Explosive Attacks By Cartels Surge
A new drone attack took place at a city hall warehouse in Sinaloa as such attacks by criminal organizations surge in Mexico, according to a new report.
Top Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison For Faking His Death To Avoid Capture
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a top cartel leader, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after faking his death to avoid capture.
U.S. And Mexico To Expand Cooperation To Deal With Increased Use Of Drones By Criminal Organizations
The United States and Mexico are set to step up their cooperation to deal with the increased use of drones by criminal organizations.
Trump Admin Sanctions Yet Another Cartel And Its Leader, Now For Oil Theft
The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the "Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima" (CSRL) after determining that the criminal organization was stealing fuel and crude oil from Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex.
Drone Attacks In Mexico More Than Doubled Last Year: Report
Drone attacks in Mexico more than doubled last year compared to the one prior as cartels increasingly use such devices in their operations, according to a new report
White House Praises Claudia Sheinbaum's Actions Against Cartels But Says Trump Is 'Interested In Taking Additional Measures'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that even though the administration of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has made "historic strides" in cracking down on cartels, President Donald Trump is "very interested in taking additional measures" against criminal organizations.
Officials Seize Over Half a Ton Of Meth From Mexican Cartel Operating In Colorado
Federal officials said they seized more than half a ton of meth from a Mexican cartel operating in Colorado following a two-year investigation
DEA Head Claims Cocaine Prices Are Rising Because Of U.S. Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels: 'Due To Immense Pressure'
Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terry Cole said cocaine prices in the U.S. are increasing as a result of the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific
Gulf Cartel Controls Turf In Southern Texas, Sheriff Claims: 'Contractors And Subcontractors'
Gangs distributing drugs in some areas of southern Texas are now answering to the Gulf Cartel, according to a local sheriff.
A Decade After Meeting El Chapo, Kate Del Castillo Remembers Her Infamous Meeting With El Chapo: "It Feels Like It Was Yesterday"
The Mexican actress made headlines in 2015 when she organized an interview with the notorious drug lord, conducted by American actor Sean Penn.
Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For Taking Bribes From Cartel
A former Border Patrol agent has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for taking bribes from cartel operatives.
Classified DOJ Authorizing Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Describes Fentanyl As a Potential Chemical Weapons Threat: Report
A classified memo from the Department of Justice authorizing strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific describes fentanyl as a potential chemical weapons threat, according to a new report.