Mexico Acknowledges 25 National Guardsmen Killed in Cartel’s Violent Reaction to El Mencho’s Death
Attacks Follow Death of Cartel Leader The Mexican government has confirmed that 25 members of the National Guard, one prison guard, and an innocent woman were killed in a series of violent attacks believed to be in retaliation for the death of Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguerra Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. […]
Major players are caught, but drug prices remain stable: Why efforts to dismantle cartels seldom impact the market
In many markets, the firing of a CEO can send investors into a frenzy, causing stock prices to fluctuate. Conversely, in the global drug trade, the elimination of a kingpin barely makes a dent. Recently, Mexican officials announced the death of one of the world’s notorious drug traffickers, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as […]
IMG Academy Reaches $1.7 Million Settlement for Accepting Tuition from Families Linked to Mexican Drug Cartels
IMG Academy Settles for $1.7 Million Over Tuition Payments Linked to Drug Cartels IMG Academy, a top-notch academic and athletic training institution in Florida, has agreed to pay over $1.7 million to settle issues related to accepting tuition from families with connections to Mexican drug cartels. On February 12, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of […]
IMG Academy fined $1.7M for enrolling students and tuition related to Mexican cartels
IMG Academy Settles for $1.72 Million Over Drug Cartel Ties A high-profile sports training facility in Florida, IMG Academy, has agreed to a significant settlement of $1.72 million. This comes after it was found that the academy accepted tuition payments from two students linked to Mexican drug cartels, according to federal authorities. Located in Bradenton […]
Cartels Operated 42,000 Drones Close to U.S. Border in FY25
Increased Drone Activity by Mexican Cartels Mexican drug cartels are escalating their drone operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. Federal agencies are reporting a significant surge in unmanned flights, with tens of thousands of drones being used to monitor Border Patrol agents, coordinate smuggling efforts, and survey airspace in the U.S. U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]
US Representatives Allegedly Preserve Important Wargames as Trump Administration Focuses on Lethal Cartels
Bipartisan Push for U.S.-Mexico Military Exercises A bipartisan group from Congress, led by two representatives from Texas, has successfully encouraged Mexico’s Congress to authorize joint military exercises between the U.S. and Mexican armed forces, according to various reports. Initially, Mexican legislators were hesitant to approve this collaboration, which includes participation from 19 U.S. Navy personnel. […]
Drone restrictions by the FAA were lifted only after cartels overstepped boundaries in Texas airspace.
The unexpected airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on February 11 attracted attention, but perhaps not for the reasons one might assume. For many years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been reluctant to take decisive action against unauthorized drones, whether those were mysterious swarms hovering over sensitive military bases or the more brazen incursions […]
Fake Memo About El Paso Highway Closure Circulates After Drone Incursions by Mexican Cartels Were Stopped in El Paso
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has clarified that a rumor claiming major highways in and out of El Paso will be closed for ten days is false. This misinformation aligns with the timeframe of temporary flight restrictions imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) related to cartel drone activity in the El Paso […]
Tequila Mayor in Mexico Arrested for Extortion and Links to Cartels
Authorities in Mexico have taken into custody the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco—a city renowned for its namesake drink—amid an investigation into extensive corruption, extortion, and links to the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). This operation was discussed in an official statement released on social media by Omar García Harfucci, a leading security official in Mexico. […]
Cartels strengthen control over growing vape market following Mexico’s ban
MEXICO CITY — Drug Cartel Control Over E-Cigarette Market When drug cartels targeted e-cigarette shops in northern Mexico, the business owners felt utterly powerless. Two employees were abducted, blindfolded, and forced to communicate with their boss. The cartel declared they were taking control of stores that exclusively offered online sales outside the state. “They don’t […]