Colombia’s ‘El Tigre’ steps up the fight against cartels as an alliance with Trump takes shape
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella is taking an aggressive approach to fighting the country’s cartels. Known as “El Tigre,” he won office on a law-and-order platform, and his campaign against armed groups appears to be producing results — while also drawing support from Washington. One recent operation began before dawn, when de la Espriella […]
Authorities target stolen vehicle network linked to Mexican cartels as 13 face charges in cross-border operation
A pipeline transferring stolen vehicles across the border is believed to have supplied Mexican cartels with cars and trucks for their criminal operations, federal authorities report. Thirteen individuals are now facing charges related to this activity. The vehicles, taken from both private owners and large rental companies, were reportedly driven through El Paso, Texas, and […]
Bolsonaro’s brother shares intention to support Trump’s fight against cartels if Brazil changes direction
US Intensifies Efforts Against Latin American Drug Cartels DEA Administrator Terry Cole recently spoke on ‘America Reports’ about the U.S. increasing its initiatives to tackle drug cartels operating in Latin America. He highlighted key aspects such as strategic operations, intelligence sharing, and maritime security actions aimed at disrupting cartel activities. In a related note, if […]
Mexican Government Accuses Border State Attorney General of Treason for Collaborating with U.S. Against Cartels
The Mexican government has charged and arrested the former attorney general of Chihuahua, but not for the typical reasons you might expect, like corruption or drug trafficking. Instead, he is facing prosecution for collaborating with U.S. agencies against drug cartels in his state. His work led to the uncovering and dismantling of one of the […]
Military to Send Hundreds of Troops to Latin America to Assist in Fighting Cartels
U.S. Army Deploys Soldiers to Latin America The U.S. Army is sending hundreds of soldiers to Latin America as part of an initiative aimed at training local forces and potentially conducting operations against terrorist drug cartels. This deployment occurs amid Mexico’s ongoing reluctance to fully cooperate with the U.S. in combating these organizations, particularly as […]
Military Deploys 600 Troops to Latin America as Trump Intensifies Pressure on Drug Cartels
Troop Deployment to Latin America A battalion of 600 soldiers from Fort Drum in New York is now deploying to Latin America. This unit belongs to the 10th Mountain Division and is part of the Pentagon’s efforts to address drug trafficking within the region, according to a report by the New York Times. The troops […]
Gunfire from Cartels: Coast Guard Responds After Attack at Texas Border, U.S. Army to Be Deployed in Reaction
Coast Guard Crew Responds to Gunfire at Texas-Mexico Border A U.S. Coast Guard riverine boat crew patrolling the Texas-Mexico border was fired upon by suspected Mexican cartel members on Saturday. This unprovoked attack led to a swift response from federal forces, with the Guardsmen returning fire and effectively neutralizing the threat without sustaining any injuries. […]
DHS alerts cartels following detection of 378 drones at the southern border
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a serious warning following the detection of over 300 cartel drones near the southern border in just over a month. Specifically, from August 22 to last Thursday, a total of 378 cartel drones were identified. Out of those, 75 were turned back, 15 were engaged, and one was […]
U.S. Attorney from South Texas Claims Biden Administration Limited Federal Law Enforcement’s Ability to Actively Target Terrorist Cartels
Border Control Challenges and Recent Developments According to Aaron Reitz, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, the Biden administration faced limitations in pursuing and prosecuting members of terrorist cartels. At a press conference held near the Texas-Mexico border, Reitz noted that the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation initiated during the Trump administration […]
Rubio: Large Areas of Mexico Under the Control of Terrorist Cartels
U.S. Secretary of State Addresses Cartel Control in Mexico According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, large areas in Mexico are effectively under the control of terrorist cartels, and he claims the Mexican government’s actions to combat this are insufficient. During a visit to Ecuador, Rubio conveyed that the threat of these cartels will […]