Another Mexican Official Facing U.S. Federal Fraud Accusations
Mexican officials are in legal trouble as they face federal fraud charges in Texas, accused of misusing Covid-related loans for personal investments in cryptocurrency. This involves several South Texas business owners and their spouses, alleged to have secured fraudulent loans intended for supporting struggling businesses during the pandemic. Court records reveal that Bernando Gomez Jr., […]
DEA Declares Partnership with Mexico, Mexican President Claims — False
Mexican President Calls for Clarity on DEA Announcement Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has raised questions regarding a recent announcement from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) about a joint initiative between the two countries. During a press conference in the morning, she expressed uncertainty about the DEA’s statement, emphasizing that no formal agreement had been […]
Nubank Selects FinTech Expert Armando Herrera to Oversee Mexican Operations
Nubank has appointed fintech expert Armando Herrera as the CEO of its Mexican operation, effective September 2. Herrera takes over from Iván Canales, who is on parental leave but will continue contributing to Nu Mexico. With 15 years in the financial services sector, Herrera most recently worked as the general manager for Finance products at […]
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. removed from the U.S. and in a Mexican prison
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico and is currently incarcerated in a northern facility after authorities discovered discrepancies in his visa application. He was reportedly apprehended at a checkpoint in the border city of Nogales due to alleged connections with the Sinaloa cartel, and was subsequently transferred to a prison in […]
Mexican Police Detain Son of Deceased Gulf Cartel Leader
Arrest of Gulf Cartel Leader’s Son Amid Drug War Tensions Authorities in Mexico have apprehended the son of a former leader of the Gulf Cartel, a group notorious for its violent tactics and paramilitary operations. This arrest comes as the Mexican government is feeling significant pressure from the United States to intensify its efforts against […]
Extradited Cartel Leader Made Many Deals with Governor of Mexican Border State
Extradited Cartel Boss’s Ties to Tamaulipas Government A recently extradited cartel leader is now facing multiple federal drug trafficking charges in Virginia. Interestingly, he was also a favored contractor for the government in Tamaulipas, Mexico, a region under the influence of governor Americo Villarreal, a member of the Morena Party. According to reports, the Mexican […]
Tennessee car crash results in US charges against significant Mexican drug network
Investigation Leads to Indictments of Mexican Cartel Leaders The investigation kicked off several years ago when two drug dealers had a car accident in a small town in Tennessee. What followed was a complex web involving eavesdropping, police shootouts, and the discovery of drugs stashed in tractor trailers, ultimately pointing federal investigators toward the leaders […]
U.S. Government Provides $26 Million in Rewards for Information on Leaders of Mexican Terrorist Cartels
US Government Offers Rewards for Carteles Unidos Leaders The US government has announced rewards totaling up to $26 million for various leaders of the Mexican crime organization known as Carteles Unidos. Some of these leaders have misleadingly claimed to be part of the Self-Defense Movement. On Thursday morning, the US State Department revealed these substantial […]
Mexican President Supports Alleged Narco-Terrorist Maduro – U.S. ‘Needs to Provide Proof’
Mexican President Backs Maduro Amid US Accusations Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has come to the defense of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Recently, the US government formally accused Maduro of leading the drug terrorist organization known as Cartel de los Salles and has put a $50 million bounty on his capture. During a morning briefing, Sheinbaum […]
Trump authorizes military action against Mexican drug cartels labeled as terrorists
On August 8, President Donald Trump took a notable action by ordering U.S. troops to confront Mexican and other Latin American drug cartels, labeling these violent organizations as foreign terrorist groups just before the start of his second term. This military deployment to, and perhaps beyond, our southern border is vital for national security. However, […]