Leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel punished following the murder of a US Marine in Mexico
The Trump administration has recently sanctioned Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s children, also known as Los Chapitos, due to their involvement in the Sinaloa cartel’s fentanyl trafficking. The Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Foreign Assets Control manages this group, which oversees the production of fentanyl in counterfeit pills that are distributed in the U.S. On […]
Republican lawmakers aim to increase the suggested tax on remittances following a warning from Mexico.
Republican lawmakers are advocating for substantial increases to proposed new taxes on money sent back home by immigrants, prompted by remarks from the Mexican president and their desire to return to their families. A key piece of legislation moving through the Senate includes a 3.5% tax on “remittances,” which refers to funds transferred by non-citizens […]
Money Transfers to Mexico Plummet as Trump Increases Pressure on Illegal Immigration
Remittances to Mexico Continue to Decline For three consecutive months, remittances sent by Mexican workers to Mexico have seen a significant drop. The Bank of Mexico reported a 12.1% decrease in remittances for April 2024 compared to the same month last year, marking the largest decline in 13 years. In absolute figures, remittances totaled $4.746 […]
US Supreme Court unanimously rejects Mexico in case about gun smuggling to cartels
Supreme Court Dismisses Mexico’s Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government, which accused gun manufacturers of being involved in the smuggling of firearms. The case highlighted concerns about how firearms were making their way across the border to dangerous drug cartels. According to […]
Remittances to Mexico Set to Fall to Their Lowest Level in Over Ten Years
New measures at the US-Mexico border, increased national deportation efforts, and a surge in ICE worksite enforcement may have contributed to a decline of over $250 million in remittances sent to Mexico in April. Banco de Mexico reports that this represents the steepest drop in 12 years. A recent report from Banxico.org, which monitors remittances, […]
Supreme Court decides Mexico cannot hold U.S. gun manufacturers responsible for cartel violence
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gun Manufacturers in Mexican Lawsuit The Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision on Thursday, siding with seven US gun manufacturers that were sued by the Mexican government. The lawsuit accused these companies of facilitating illegal gun sales to Mexican cartels. The case, Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos […]
Risks of dating apps lead to safety warning for Americans visiting Mexico
As summer vacation season approaches, security warnings are being issued to Americans who use dating apps in certain regions of Mexico. Authorities are advising travelers to be cautious of increased solicitations linked to these platforms. Recently, the U.S. embassy and consulate in Mexico released alerts after confirming multiple instances of individuals being kidnapped after meeting […]
Risks associated with dating apps trigger security warning for Americans visiting Mexico
With summer travel around the corner, U.S. authorities are alerting Americans about safety concerns linked to dating apps in certain regions of Mexico. Travelers are advised to be cautious, especially due to a notable uptick in social invitations through these platforms. On Monday, the U.S. embassy and consulate in Mexico shared urgent security alerts following […]
Phil Mickelson comments on the worsening sewage crisis in Mexico
LIV Golf player Phil Mickelson recently took to social media after local lawmakers in California reported that millions of gallons of sewage from Mexico have been discharged into waters near San Diego. During a meeting concerning the beaches near the historic Hotel Dell—which are currently closed for Memorial Day weekend—San Diego County District 5 Supervisor […]
142 Criminal Immigrants with 473 Offenses Removed from Houston to Mexico
ICE Deportation Operations Target Criminal Aliens In the last two weeks, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have deported 142 individuals with criminal records back to Mexico. A recent group of detainees arrested in the Houston area has a staggering total of 473 criminal convictions among them. Strikingly, they had attempted to enter the […]