Mexican Cartel Violence

FBI 3 days ago

Wanted ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding captured in Mexico, FBI Director Kash Patel flies him back to US

Ryan Wedding, the ex-Olympic athlete accused of being a member of the Sinaloa cartel cocaine ring, has been captured, federal authorities confirmed.

Mexican Cartel Violence 3 days ago

American OnlyFans star with Mexican cartel ties kidnapped at gunpoint outside mall

An Arizona OnlyFans star was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico, according to video. Nicole Pardo Molina's abduction may be linked to a cartel rivalry in Sinaloa.

World Politics 5 days ago

Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin

Mexico transfers 37 cartel members to U.S. as Trump administration ramps up pressure on drug trafficking networks. Latest move brings total transfers to 92.

Crime January 4

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s narco case echoes US history of targeting alleged foreign drug kingpins

From Maduro to El Chapo: How the U.S. has pursued foreign leaders allegedly involved in international drug trafficking operations over the decades.

Federal Courts December 1

Drug kingpin El Chapo's son enters plea in multibillion-dollar drug trafficking case

The son of 'El Chapo' admitted to overseeing massive fentanyl smuggling operations as part of the Sinaloa cartel's leadership following his father's conviction.

Crime November 15

More than 100 officers injured as protesters attack police, breach barrier at Mexico's National Palace

Gen Z-led protesters clashed violently with police in Mexico City, attacking officers and storming National Palace barriers amid rising anti-government sentiment.

Mexico November 3

Mexican mayor who took hard line against drug gangs shot and killed at Day of the Dead event

Mexican Mayor Carlos Manzo, who opposed drug cartels, was fatally shot during Day of the Dead celebrations in Uruapan on Saturday.

Drug and Substance Abuse November 2

Trump’s narco-terror boat crackdown hailed by mothers of victims: ‘One boat, two boat, three boat—boom’

Trump administration launches military strikes against suspected drug boats as fentanyl crisis escalates. "Angel Moms" support "decisive action" after Senate backs policy.

Mexico October 26

‘Narco-banners’ reportedly threaten Americans in vacation hot spot where cartels rule like mafia: expert

Photos of purported cartel banners threatening U.S. citizens in Los Cabos circulated online, though local authorities found no physical evidence of the signs.

Opinion October 26

Why Trump's use of force against the cartels is justified

Military strikes against drug cartels receive legal and moral justification as transnational criminal organizations wage war on America for profit through terror.