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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Commander H, from corrupt police chief to leader of La Barredora gang in Mexico

El Pelon de Playas, leader of Los Zetas, arrested, causing violent backlash and implications for security officials in Tabasco.
Hernan Bermudez, secretary of Security, faces threats and a Red Notice amid ties to criminal activities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Colombian mercenaries training Mexican drug traffickers: They're bloodthirsty. We don't want to end up floating in a canal'

Colombian mercenaries have fortified drug cartel violence in Mexico, causing greater terror and attacks on the local populace.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Mexico's futile fight against arms trafficking: Trump is reducing the ability to stop illicit weapons reaching the cartels'

U.S. arms trafficking contributes significantly to Mexico's organized crime issues.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state

Intense violence between rival drug cartels in Sinaloa has led to 20 gruesome murders, starkly portraying the ongoing drug war in Mexico.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The DEA says Jalisco New Generation Cartel spied on its agents in the United States

Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to U.S. safety, actively surveilling DEA agents and informants.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US targets networks of corrupt politicians who aid drug cartels

The new policy against white-collar crime implies that Washington will demand stronger action from countries like Mexico against corrupt public officials and drug cartels.
US politics
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Supreme court strikes down Mexican government's suit against US gunmakers

US Supreme Court ruled in favor of gun companies, dismissing Mexico's lawsuit about illegal firearms trafficking.
Court found no plausible claims against American arms manufacturers regarding aiding drug cartels.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Mexico City mayor's personal secretary, adviser shot dead in morning ambush

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada vows to combat insecurity following the shooting of her aides.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These States Manufacture the Most Guns

Lawmakers urge reducing U.S. gun trafficking to Mexico to combat fentanyl trade.
Importance of understanding firearms' role in drug cartel operations.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Feds bash down door at lavish Utah mega-mansion, arrest oil magnate accused of working with cartels to import $300 million in illegal Mexican crude

A Utah couple was arrested for allegedly smuggling over $300 million worth of oil from Mexico with drug cartel assistance.
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Candidates with narco ties cast a shadow over Mexico's judicial election

Concerns rise over drug cartel influence in Mexico's judicial elections, with candidates including those linked to notorious drug traffickers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why much of Mexico is banning pop ballads about drug traffickers

Narcocorridos, music glorifying drug cartel life, face bans across Mexico, raising concerns of censorship versus freedom of expression.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Nazi war criminal Barbie was key figure in cocaine trade, report says

Klaus Barbie influenced South America's drug cartels post-WWII, highlighting intersections between crime, military, and politics.
#mexico
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Stephens: Justice is 40 years late for murdered American agent in Mexico

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero marks a significant shift in Mexico's approach to tackling drug cartels.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At Supreme Court, Mexico to Offer Culprit for Cartel Violence: Gun Makers

Mexico protests U.S. designation of drug cartels as terrorists, signaling potential legal consequences and challenges to sovereignty.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Stephens: Justice is 40 years late for murdered American agent in Mexico

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero marks a significant shift in Mexico's approach to tackling drug cartels.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At Supreme Court, Mexico to Offer Culprit for Cartel Violence: Gun Makers

Mexico protests U.S. designation of drug cartels as terrorists, signaling potential legal consequences and challenges to sovereignty.
more#mexico
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#us-mexico-relations
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

US spy planes spark controversy in Mexico: We don't know what they did'

U.S. military reconnaissance flights have raised concerns in Mexico over potential intelligence-gathering missions linked to Trump's anti-drug cartels efforts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Mexico With Military Action Over Cartels

U.S. military action in Mexico against drug cartels was suggested, causing shock among Mexican leaders.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S.

Mexico sent 29 high-profile drug cartel figures to the U.S., increasing security cooperation amid looming trade tariffs from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
more#us-mexico-relations
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Fact check: President Donald Trump's speech to Congress

Trump's Congress speech highlighted renewed focus on tariffs, immigration policy, and law enforcement amidst significant political opposition.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He Asked Mexico to Let U.S. Military In to Fight Cartels

Trump proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels, but President Sheinbaum rejected this idea.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Fact check: President Donald Trump's speech to Congress

Trump's Congress speech highlighted renewed focus on tariffs, immigration policy, and law enforcement amidst significant political opposition.
more#trump
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them

Luis R. Conriquez joins a movement to phase out narcocorridos, emphasizing a shift in music away from glorifying violence.
NYC music
fromKqed
3 months ago

Mexican Band's California Shows in Jeopardy After U.S. Revokes Visas Over Narco Imagery | KQED

The U.S. visa for Los Alegres del Barranco was revoked due to their performance linked to a drug kingpin, reflecting the tension between music and narrative.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Mexico's security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels

Six years ago Mexico's president disbanded the country's Federal Police and handed security responsibilities fully to the military. Now, his successor has quietly begun to build an elite civilian investigative and special operations force to fight the drug cartels.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Fentanyl and drug cartels pose the biggest threat to U.S. national security, surpassing traditional threats like Iran and North Korea.
#extradition
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel figures to the US, coinciding with upcoming tariffs imposed by Trump on Mexican imports.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to US DW 02/28/2025

Mexico extradited 29 cartel figures to the US to tackle tariff threats and illegal drug trafficking.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

What's it like to defend a Mexican cartel boss? Reputed drug lords seek lawyers in U.S.

Mexican government extradites 29 accused drug lords to the U.S. for prosecution, complicating legal representation amidst unprecedented legal challenges.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel figures to the US, coinciding with upcoming tariffs imposed by Trump on Mexican imports.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to US DW 02/28/2025

Mexico extradited 29 cartel figures to the US to tackle tariff threats and illegal drug trafficking.
more#extradition
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains

A group of volunteers uncovered a mass grave in western Mexico containing human remains and personal items, raising concerns of ongoing violence.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
4 months ago

New federal strike force to focus on gangs, terrorism and drug trade on Long Island and in Brooklyn, officials say

The Transnational Criminal Organizations Strike Force aims to dismantle MS-13 and drug cartels through aggressive legal action.
Law
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

U.S. gun companies fight Mexico's lawsuit at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case tests U.S. gun manufacturers' liability in Mexico's gun violence.
Mexico seeks to hold U.S. gun firms accountable amid rising tensions over border issues.
#rafael-caro-quintero
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Mexican drug lord pleads not guilty to killing of DEA agent after US extradition

Caro Quintero, a notorious drug cartel leader, faces charges for the 1985 killing of a DEA agent in a high-profile U.S. court appearance.
US news
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including Rafael Caro Quintero, due to U.S. pressure and to avoid tariffs.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Mexican drug lord pleads not guilty to killing of DEA agent after US extradition

Caro Quintero, a notorious drug cartel leader, faces charges for the 1985 killing of a DEA agent in a high-profile U.S. court appearance.
US news
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including Rafael Caro Quintero, due to U.S. pressure and to avoid tariffs.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Mexico Begins to Release Dozens of Cartel Operatives Into U.S. Custody

Mexico has begun extraditing nearly 30 top cartel operatives to the U.S., marking a significant shift in the drug war efforts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Republican Senator Floats Pirates' as Solution to Drug Cartels

Letters of marque and reprisal are authorized under Article I, Section 8, Clause 10 of the Constitution. This clause provides Congress the authority to grant privateers power over piracy.
US politics
Law
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Privateers ahoy! Hit cartels where it hurts with this old-school tactic

Sen. Mike Lee advocates for reviving letters of marque to confront drug cartels and enhance U.S. warfare strategy.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Mexico: 'Nothing illegal' about US drone flights DW 02/19/2025

U.S. drone flights over Mexico are legal and collaborative, aimed at combating drug cartels.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Under Trump, CIA plots bigger role in drug cartel fight

"Lessons learned in the counterterrorism realm are applicable to the counternarcotics mission and the counter-cartel mission. The full weight of those has not been brought to bear on this problem."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Ecuador's presidential race set for runoff DW 02/10/2025

Noboa stated in his campaign rally, 'Today Ecuador has changed and wants to keep changing, it wants to consolidate its triumph. We are not a promise anymore, we are a reality...'
Miscellaneous
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago

Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US

The younger Guzmán is charged with kidnapping a rival drug lord, not for his cartel leadership.
Charges include treason under Mexican law for perceived abduction intent.
This case raises questions about legal jurisdiction in international drug crimes.
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