Scary cartel banner displayed at Tijuana high school close to US border following drug lord’s death
Cartel Tensions Rise After Drug Lord’s Death Following the assassination of a notorious drug lord, a chilling cartel banner has appeared at a high school in Tijuana, which is located just north of the U.S. border. These banners, expressing allegiance to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El Mencho”—were displayed on Tuesday, just days after special forces […]
Maduro drug case reflects US strategy of focusing on supposed foreign drug lords
In a significant military action early Saturday, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This follows federal allegations against them for drug trafficking and oppressive rule in the country. For quite some time, President Trump has been calling for Maduro to resign, highlighting his leadership as illegitimate and accusing him […]
Biden previously advocated for a ‘strike force’ against drug lords in a 1989 speech
Biden’s 1989 Call for International Action Against Drug Trafficking Resurfaces During his time as a senator from Delaware, Joe Biden delivered a passionate speech in 1989 where he criticized foreign drug traffickers inundating the U.S. with addictive substances. He advocated for the formation of an “international strike force” aimed at tackling drug traffickers directly in […]
Mexican President Criticizes the Drug War and the Death of Drug Lords
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the ongoing war on drugs, stating that the government will not pursue that approach any longer. She described the killing of drug traffickers as a fascist tactic that infringes on their rights. Her remarks come amid global scrutiny of the Mexican government’s handling of rising cartel violence and the […]
U.S. prepares for actions against drug lords in Venezuela amid rising tensions, according to a report
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is reportedly putting together a plan to potentially take military action against drug traffickers in Venezuela over the coming weeks. This marks a significant shift from their previous strategy, which primarily focused on targeting boat traffickers in the southern Caribbean. Although President Trump hasn’t greenlit any specific plans yet, there’s […]
Florida councilman who belittled Kirk’s assassination as a ‘sacrifice’ to gun ‘Lords’ is facing calls to resign
Local councillors in a Florida village are facing calls to step down, following controversial remarks made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which were described as an “appropriate sacrifice.” Councillor Steve Cody posted a now-deleted message on Facebook, suggesting that Kirk was a “worthy sacrifice” for the firearm brand Smith & Wesson, stirring significant backlash […]
Trump’s Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on ‘Narco-Rapper’ El Makabelico for Laundering Streaming Profits to Mexican Drug Lords
US Blacklists Members of Cartel del Noreste Amid Drug Crackdown On August 7, the US government imposed sanctions on three prominent figures from the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), as part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking alongside immigration enforcement. The Treasury announced on Wednesday the targeting of Abdon Federico Rodriguez Garcia, the CDN’s […]
US imposes sanctions on ‘narco-rapper’ El Makabelico for laundering streaming earnings to violent Mexican drug lords
US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department sanctioned a high-ranking member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, allowing him to continue trafficking fentanyl into the United States. Additionally, a well-known rapper believed to be funding this cartel with over half of his earnings was also targeted. The […]
Introducing ‘El Mencho’, One of Mexico’s Most Notorious Drug Lords
Elmencho: Leader of a Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel Nemesio Osseguera Cervantes, often referred to as “Elmencho,” heads a significant Mexican drug cartel designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration. He’s facing serious allegations of drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder, according to officials. As the founder of the Cartel de Jalisco […]
A drug lord’s attorney represents the new face of Mexico’s legal system.
In recent times, the Mexican government has worked hard to reshape perceptions, showing that its primary trading partners are also crucial allies in addressing immigration and drug trafficking issues. Yet, a recent judicial election has cast a shadow on these efforts, with Silvia Del Gado Garcia—known for representing Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman—now seen as emblematic […]