Mexico offers protection to famed singer after drug cartel death threats
Mexican authorities have offered state protection to famous local singer Nathanael Cano and other artists after a drug cartel in northern Mexico made public threats, prosecutors said. A social media post, believed to be from Jalisco Matasalas, a group within the Sinaloa cartel, accused the singers of “financing” a rival gang known as “Salazares.” Kano […]
‘Most Anti-American President’: Gingrich Says Sheinbaum Faces ‘Big Choices’ As US Focuses On Mexico’s Cartel Problem
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told Fox Business on Tuesday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces a “huge choice” as the United States increases its focus on Mexico's cartel problem. Monaka exterior Regarding Kudlow, Gingrich said that Sheinbaum has taken the most anti-American stance of any modern Mexican president. As the United States refocuses its […]
Incoming Border Czar Celebrates Discovery of Cartel Drug Smuggling Tunnel Under Mexico-Arizona Border
Incoming border czar Tom Homan celebrated the discovery of three drug smuggling tunnels used by Mexican cartels along the Arizona border. Law enforcement agencies from the United States and Mexico worked together to discover the tunnel using drone technology. Homan posted a report on social media calling the discovery “great news.” The incoming Trump administration's […]
‘Potato cartel’ colluded to artificially hike french fry, hash brown prices: lawsuits
A “potato cartel” allegedly conspired to artificially raise the prices of fries and hash browns in order to corner the $68 billion frozen spud market, according to multiple lawsuits. After decades of consolidation, Lamb Weston, Canada-based McCain Foods, J.R. Simplot Company and Cavendish Farms Inc., according to an antitrust lawsuit filed in the U.S. District […]
IHOP Closes Sinaloa Location as Cartel Violence Rages in Mexico
Escalating cartel violence that has terrorized Sinaloa state for months has forced the closure of IHOP restaurants in the region. The restaurant is one of many businesses that have closed in the Mexican state, where brutal cartel warfare, targeted killings, kidnappings and terrorist-style attacks continue. Civil servants continue to insist that security is improving. This […]
NY Times Story on Cartel Fentanyl Labs ‘Unbelievable’
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a series of recent speeches: new york times Reports about fentanyl production in Sinaloa state call the story “not very believable.” The reports, titled “This Is What Makes Us Rich: Inside the Sinaloa Cartel Laboratory” and “How Mexican Cartels Tested Fentanyl on Vulnerable People and Animals,” It was announced […]
Mexican Mayor Under Investigation Over City-Hosted Cartel Celebration
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a public investigation by the country's attorney general's office into the mayor of Michoacan state Colecoman over the Christmas party. Government officials in attendance reportedly praised the “generosity” of various drug lords from the Jalisco New Generation cartel who showered local children with gifts. At a morning press conference, Sheinbaum […]
Next EV Battle Pits Truckers And Red States Against California-Led ‘Cartel’
Before AmFree filed legal action this month, Republican Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers submitted In November, the state of California filed an antitrust lawsuit against several heavy-duty truck manufacturers, alleging that they had “embarked on a mission to eliminate ICE.” [internal combustion engine] Mandate vehicle electrification. ” Hilgers alleges in the lawsuit that automakers will […]
Cartel Pilots Drop Leaflets in Mexico Accusing Sinaloa Governor of Helping Rivals
Sinaloa Cartel pilots flew over several cities and distributed leaflets accusing Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other officials of working to support Chapitos. The action comes amid months of intense turf wars that have left thousands dead or led to forced abductions. Reports of the flights surfaced earlier this week when social media users […]
Cartel Gunmen Dump Four Bodies near South Korean Plant in Mexican Border City
Cartel gunmen left four bodies in a truck in an area near the South Korean company LG's manufacturing plant in the border city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas state. The violent crime occurred Sunday morning in east Reynosa, when authorities responded to a call about a body inside a black Ford Ranger truck. Tamaulipas State Police rushed […]