DACA Recipient Sent to U.S. Prison for Purchasing Guns for Mexican Cartels
Mexican nationals residing in the US have been sentenced to over eight years in prison for operating a straw purchasing scheme that supplied firearms to Mexican cartel members, all while under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program initiated during the Obama administration. This week, 22-year-old Mario Eliarial appeared before US District Judge Randy […]
Cartels Are Using Drones for Criminal Activities at the Border. A Republican Senator Aims to Put an End to It.
Combating Drone Activity from Cartels Republican Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma is set to introduce legislation aimed at addressing the rise in drone activities by Mexican cartels along the US-Mexico border. The proposed Border Drone Assessment Act, co-sponsored by Arizona’s Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, calls for the Secretary of Defense to evaluate the threats posed […]
Two Large Mexican Cartels Join Forces to Create a ‘Mega-Cartel’
Potential Merger of Mexico’s Violent Cartels It seems that two of Mexico’s most notorious cartels are forming a partnership to establish “mega cartels.” This merger could shift the balance of power in the ongoing conflict involving the Sinaloa Cartel. The factions within the Sinaloa cartel, known as Chapitos and Mailloux, have engaged in a brutal […]
Hundreds of animals, including tigers and elephants, fleeing violence from cartels in Mexico
Evacuating Animals from Cartel Violence in Mexico Wild animals are not immune to the violence caused by Mexican cartels. Recently, tigers, elephants, lions, and monkeys were evacuated from a wildlife sanctuary in Culiacan, Sinaloa, as cartel gunmen overran the facility. These animals had previously belonged to drug lords but were relocated due to threats and […]
Mexican charged in the US as the first case following the cartel’s labeling as a terrorist organization
Charges Filed Against Mexican Woman for Cartel Support A 39-year-old woman has been identified as the first Mexican citizen charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for providing material support to a cartel classified as a foreign terrorist organization, according to Texas court documents. Maria del Rosario Navarro stands accused of collaborating with others to […]
Mexican Cartels Are Turning to Drones Instead of ‘Scouts’
Mexican cartels are increasingly using drones to take over the roles of human scouts who monitor U.S. border guard activities. These drones are replacing scouts, often minors. Previously, tools like radio transceivers, cell phones, and binoculars were essential for low-level cartel surveillance. These tools, stationed in key areas, allowed cartels to keep an eye on […]
Family of Imprisoned Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’ Escapes to U.S. Seeking Safety from Cartels
Reports indicate that Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the imprisoned leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has fled from Mexico to the United States for his safety amid cartel conflicts. U.S. officials have yet to confirm claims regarding Guzman’s ex-wife, Griselda Lopez. However, she and her family reportedly arrived in the U.S., where she posted on X […]
Utah oil tycoon accused of collaborating with cartels to traffic illegal oil from Mexico
Recent reports indicate that a high-profile couple from Utah, James and Kelly Jensen, were taken into custody by federal agents on April 23rd. Authorities used a RAM vehicle to force their way into the couple’s $9.2 million mansion just outside Salt Lake City, as noted by KSLTV. Michael Hess, a U.S. official, mentioned that the […]
Trump describes the Mexican president as ‘fearful of the cartels’ after she declined the offer of troops.
Over the weekend, President Trump revealed that he offered to deploy US troops to Mexico to combat the violent drug cartels, but this proposal was dismissed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Sheinbaum, 62, stated publicly on Saturday that she would not accept Trump’s offer and reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the drug cartel issue without […]
Trump condemns Mexican president for turning down proposal for US troops to combat cartels.
Trump’s Proposal to Send Troops to Mexico Rejected President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined an offer for U.S. troops to assist in combating drug cartels, attributing her decision to fear. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed disappointment over Sheinbaum’s rejection. He suggested that sending American troops […]