Mexican Cartel Violence - Page 2

April 30, 2026

DEA agents who hunted Pablo Escobar reveal chilling call where he ordered torture while on phone with wife

DEA agents who hunted Pablo Escobar reveal a chilling phone call where the drug lord allegedly ordered torture while on a call with his wife.

April 29, 2026

US charges Mexican governor, top officials in cartel conspiracy as Mexico fires back over proof

Mexico pushes back against a U.S. indictment accusing Sinaloa's governor and ten officials of allegedly running a drug trafficking cartel conspiracy.

April 28, 2026

State Department urges Americans to avoid Mexican city just across Texas border

The State Department issued a travel warning for Reynosa, Mexico, citing reports of "violent criminal activity" in the border city near McAllen, Texas.

April 22, 2026

Border agents uncover RPG launcher, cache of rifles hidden in vehicle heading to Mexico

Officers discovered an RPG launcher and over 20 weapons concealed in a Lexus during a border inspection, preventing arms from reaching Mexican cartels.

April 21, 2026

CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation; questions mount over US role

Mexico's president orders an investigation after a crash killed two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials linked to a clandestine drug lab operation.

April 21, 2026

'Narco-terrorist' family members targeted in Rubio's latest visa crackdown

Secretary of State Rubio says 75 Sinaloa cartel family members and associates face visa restrictions in the latest act against drug trafficking.

April 21, 2026

Mexican president in the dark about drug operation after which US, Mexican officials were killed

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks explanations regarding what U.S. and Mexican officials were doing when deadly accident occurred.

April 15, 2026

Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families

A Texas man was arrested twice after allegedly threatening to harm sheriff's deputies and their families while claiming to be a high-ranking cartel member.

April 13, 2026

US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says

The U.S. military killed two men believed to be cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific as part of broader efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking.

March 25, 2026

Arizona gun dealer armed two Mexican drug cartels, DOJ says

An Arizona gun dealer was indicted on charges of allegedly providing weapons to the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, both designated foreign terrorist organizations.