Texas Cities Plagued with Mexican Cartel Truck Thefts
The recent federal conviction and sentencing of a man who tried to run over an FBI agent while driving a stolen truck into Mexico highlights a growing trend plaguing South Texas. Thefts of four-door SUVs and pickup trucks brought into Mexico at the request of the Gulf Cartel are on the rise in several cities. […]
Mexican Judge Under Investigation for Ordering Release of Cartel Boss
Mexico's Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero announced that a Mexican federal judge who ordered the release of one of the Gulf Cartel's top leaders is the subject of a corruption investigation. At a recent press conference, the country's top prosecutor explained the case and how his agency decided to open an investigation against Judge Gregorio […]
Mexican Authorities Dissolve Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S.
Mexican immigration authorities have broken up one of the large migrant caravans moving through southern Mexico, promising to provide the group with bus transportation to other parts of the country and help with paperwork. The move comes shortly after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone with US President-elect Donald Trump and threatened to impose […]
Trump Victory Leads to Higher Migrant Border Crossing Fees by Mexican Cartels
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Mexican human smugglers have increased fees for migrants crossing the border into the United States as it becomes harder to even reach the southwest border. There are many reasons cited for this and the rise in smuggling fees, including the results of the recent presidential election. Mexican sources cite President Trump's […]
22 Kidnapped Migrants Rescued by Mexican Military After Shootout with Cartel Gunmen
Mexican authorities have rescued 22 migrants who were being held captive by cartel gunmen at a ranch in southern Mexico. The rescue came after a fierce gun battle in which a soldier and a police officer were killed in a clash with more than 15 gunmen. The rescue operation took place Thursday afternoon near Tapachula […]
‘Explore Every Action Necessary’: Here’s How Trump Admin, GOP May Change Fight Against Mexican Cartels
Trump's transition team and Congressional Republicans have promised an unprecedented crackdown on immigration, which could include new approaches to fighting drug cartels. President-elect Donald Trump's immigration platform includes restarting construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall, reinstating the Remain in Mexico program for asylum seekers, implementing the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, and a host […]
Mexico’s President Tries to Protect Mexican Migration to the U.S.
Mexico's president is trying to block President Donald Trump's deportation of undocumented Mexicans and preserve vast semi-secret immigration quotas given to the country by President Joe Biden's pro-immigration lawmakers. “I reiterate that Mexico's position is not to close the border, but to build bridges between governments and peoples,” President Claudia Sheinbaum told Trump in a […]
Mexican president warns Trump tariff threat ‘would lead to inflation and job losses’ for both countries
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, warning that a trade war would lead to higher inflation and job losses in both countries. President Trump announced on Monday that he would impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada for failing to stop illegal immigration and illegal drug smuggling into the United […]
Mexican President Fires Warning at Trump Over Tariff Threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a warning to US President-elect Donald Trump, who threatened to impose tariffs over ongoing immigration and drug trafficking issues. Claudia Sheinbaum told a morning press conference: “We will continue to respond with tariffs and other tariffs until we end up endangering ordinary businesses.” The comment was part of a […]
Drones Used by Cartel Gunmen to Attack Mexican Police Amid Expanding Turf War
The turf war between rival factions of the Gulf Cartel and their allies has led to a variety of attacks, as armed groups continue to use explosives not only as makeshift mines but also as drops from drones. It is expanding into cities. In one of the most recent attacks, just south of the border […]