Mexican President Pushes Back as Trump Seeks Terror Designation for Drug Cartels: 'Them In Their Territory, Us In Ours'
Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized her openness to collaboration while maintaining "sovereignty and independence"
Trump Administration To Designate Venezuelan Gang 'Tren de Aragua' a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Trump also added during his inaugural speech that he'd make use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to crack down on foreign criminal gangs
Former 'El Chapo' Aide Known as 'The Nose' Deported to Mexico To Face Additional Criminal Prosecution
Mario Hidalgo's criminal history spans decades, with ICE identifying him as a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel's operations.
Mexican President Welcomes Marco Rubio's Initiatives To Fight Cartels: 'We'll Take His Word For It"
The nominee for Secretary of State said cartels are "terrorizing the United States" and that the country should work with Mexico to address them
El Mero Mero," Ovidio Guzmán's Uncle and Key Ally of Sinaloa Cartel Faction Set for U.S. Extradition
Hernan Domingo Ojeda Lopez played a key role in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.
Rubio Says Mexican Cartels are 'Terrorizing' America 'With Mass Migration And Flow Of Drugs'
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is questioned by a group of bipartisan Senators as he seeks to become the next Secretary of State under the Trump administration.
Global Cocaine Trade Surges in 2024 as Decentralized Networks Replace Cartels
New criminal networks use encrypted apps, cryptocurrencies, and diversified suppliers to outsmart law enforcement, ensuring record cocaine flows worldwide.
Due To Ongoing Turf Wars, 2024 Was The Bloodiest Year Of The Decade In Sinaloa With Over 1,000 Homicides
October had the highest number of homicides with 187 followed by November with 176
Cartels in Sinaloa Are Now Equipping Trucks with Anti-Drone Protection as Turf Wars Continue
As cartels are increasingly using drones to attack rival criminal groups and authorities, they are also taking steps to protect themselves from them.
Mexican Authorities Uncover 17 Bodies During Investigation of Cartel-Linked Graves in Chiapas
Drug cartels vying for control over key trafficking routes have contributed to an uptick in violent crime in Mexico's poorest state.
Mexican Authorities Set To Be Investigated After Thanking Cartel Leader 'El Mencho' For Holiday Gifts
Videos on social media show a sign in Michoacan thanking him for his "noble gesture'
Mexican Armed Forces Destroy More Than 50 Marijuana Plantations Throughout The Country As Push Against Cartels Continues
Authorities estimate losses of more than $12 million for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación after Christmas Day operations
Mexican Forces Destroy Narco Lab Ran By Sinaloa Cartel Faction In Hit Worth Millions
Authorities destroyed more than a ton of finished product and materials worth more than 41 million pesos
Trump Plans to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations But Seeks Help From Claudia Sheinbaum
Analysts consulted by The Latin Times believe the action may strain diplomatic relations with Mexico but could ultimately lead to strengthening cooperation
Two Mexican Soldiers Killed by Narco-Mine As Cartel Violence Rages On
The improvised explosive, allegedly planted by criminal group Cárteles Unidos, injured five others as soldiers investigated gruesome cartel violence in the embattled region.
Drug Lord Known as 'The Friend Killer' Is Deported to Mexico After 14 Years in U.S. Prisons
Ex-Gulf Cartel chief Osiel Cardenas has been taken into custody in Mexico on drug, organized crime and money-laundering charges
Sinaloa Is Averaging More Than Half a Dozen Homicides Per Day As Cartel Turf Wars Rage On
555 people have been killed and nearly 600 people have gone missing in Sinaloa over the past three months
Mexican Authorities Link Largest Fentanyl Bust Ever To Sinaloa Drug Lord 'El Chapo Isidro'
Fausto Isidro Meza Flores has been on the radar of U.S. authorities since 2012; the FBI offers $5 million for information leading to his arrest
Cartels Are Now Reportedly Using 'Blind Mules' to Smuggle Drugs Into The U.S.
U.S. authorities say cartels are becoming desperate ahead of potential new regulations at the border in Trump's second term
Sinaloa Governor Says Hundreds Of Additional Troops Will Be Added to Reinforce Fight Against Cartels
Mexico's Ministry of Defense (SEDENA) also deployed 100 more Special Force units to Sinaloa to conduct surveillance work weeks ago
Donald Trump's Proposed Tariffs Could Increase Friction In Already Fragile Bilateral Relationships With Mexico
Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs
Trump Transition Team Reportedly Discussing 'How Much' to 'Invade' Mexico In Push Against Cartels
A report also quoted a source close to Trump calling the plan a "soft invasion" of the neighboring country
Sinaloa Governor Makes Stunning Admission After Witnesses Say He Met With 'El Mayo' While Fundraising
Recent testimonies accuse Rubén Rocha Moya of looking for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's approval to run for governor in 2020
'Operation Enjambre' Leads to Arrest of 7 Officials in Corruption Probe Inside Mexico's Most Populous State
Mexico's Ministry of Public Safety emitted 14 arrest warrants for government officials in the State of Mexico, but only seven of them were captured
Intercepted Phone Call and Fast Food Trip Led Police to Female Drug Trafficker Linked to Cartel
The woman was arrested and sentenced in Texas for drug trafficking and money laundering
Colombian Drug Kingpin with Ties to Mexican Cartels Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence in New York
The U.S. designated "Don T" and his organization as "specially designated narcotics traffickers" back in 2017, the same year he was captured
Cartels as 'Heroes'? Expert Warns U.S. Deployment in Mexico Could Strengthen Drug Cartels
Trump's proposed border policies risk undermining Mexico's sovereignty while potentially empowering cartels and unlikely global competitors.
New 'Border Czar' Says Donald Trump Will Take Cartels 'Off the Face of the Earth'
Tom Homan also claimed that "criminal cartels in Mexico are like a Fortune 500 company," in reference to their revenue streams and their expansion plans
'La Alemana,' Regional Leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Is Captured In Mexico
Authorities said "La Alemana" had an active arrest warrant since 2021. She stands accused of unlawful possession of firearms and crimes against public health
Mexico Seems To Drop The Hugs And Embrace The Bullets As Cartel Violence Rages On
Claudia Sheinbaum is apparently pursuing a different strategy than her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador