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 […]

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 […]

Mexico’s president states she turned down Trump’s proposal to use US troops against cartels.

On Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her rejection of President Trump’s suggestion to deploy U.S. troops in Mexico to address drug trafficking issues. Her comments came in response to a report from a Mexican university, which outlined the complicated relationship between the two countries during Trump’s administration, particularly regarding immigration and the fentanyl crisis. […]