Mexican President Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguarding Party Linked to Cartels
Sheinbaum Challenges U.S. Justice Department Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has openly confronted the U.S. Department of Justice, seemingly attempting to leverage her political influence to prevent the arrest and extradition of various officials from her party, MORENA. Among those implicated are three men, including sitting governors, senators, and mayors, along with seven law enforcement officers […]
Agents who apprehended Escobar encourage Trump to maintain pressure on drug cartels
Agents from the DEA who were involved in the hunt for Pablo Escobar have shared some unsettling insights about the notorious drug lord. They recounted a phone call where Escobar allegedly instructed a victim to stifle her screams during torture, all while he was conversing romantically with his wife. Steve Murphy and Javier Peña, who […]
Mexican State Prosecutor Who Took a Hard Line on Cartels Steps Down During Scandal Involving U.S. Officers in Raid
Cesar Jauregui Moreno, the attorney general of Chihuahua, has stepped down following the widely covered deaths of two U.S. employees after a raid in Mexico. Though Mexican state prosecutors have been noted for their assertiveness against drug cartels, the federal government’s stance toward organized crime has often been criticized for being lenient or even collusive. […]
UN Labels Disappearances Linked to Cartels in Mexico as ‘Crimes Against Humanity,’ Sheinbaum’s Administration Denies Assertion
A UN Committee’s Decision on Enforced Disappearances in Mexico A United Nations committee has issued a significant ruling regarding the issue of cartel-related “enforced disappearances” in Mexico. The Committee urged the UN Secretary-General to seek action from the General Assembly concerning this matter. The Mexican government responded to the decision with criticism, claiming that the […]
Arizona Gun Dealer Charged with Terrorism for Suspected Sales to Cartels
Arizona Gun Dealer Charged with Terrorism An Arizona gun dealer is now facing terrorism charges due to a conspiracy to supply weapons to both the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. The U.S. State Department has classified these Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that […]
Arizona gun seller charged with supplying weapons to Mexican cartels
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that a gun dealer from Arizona has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly supplying weapons to at least two Mexican drug cartels. Lawrence Gray, 65, who resides in Hereford, Arizona, is said to have knowingly provided firearms to both the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) and […]
Trump can legally strike against cartels in Mexico according to the Constitution.
Addressing the Cartel Threat The situation in Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco underscores a pressing issue for U.S. policymakers. If President Trump decides to take military action against drug cartels in Mexico—or elsewhere—he would be operating within his legal rights. For over forty years, drug cartels have been crossing borders, moving military-age individuals, some armed with […]
Leavitt: ‘Mexican drug cartels understand that harming even one American will lead to serious repercussions with Trump in charge’
US Government Issues Warning Amid Rising Violence in Mexico Many Americans find themselves caught up in troubling violence in Mexico, prompting a strong warning from the White House directed at drug cartels. The message was clear: “Don’t lay a finger” on American citizens. This unrest was triggered by the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera […]
“Fishing is no longer appealing to anyone” Trump promises to overcome ‘deadly’ drug cartels amid turmoil in Mexico
Trump’s State of the Union: Addressing Cartel Threats During Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump emphasized America’s resolve to combat what he described as “murderous” Mexican cartels. He stated, “As President, I will pursue peace whenever possible, but I will never hesitate to confront threats to our country when necessary.” “We are […]
Eliminating ‘El Mencho’ was only the first step in dismantling the Mexican drug cartels.
Impact of El Mencho’s Death on the CJNG The recent death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes has left a significant mark on the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), one of the most formidable drug trafficking organizations in North America. It’s hard to ignore the feeling of relief that comes from seeing a figure like […]