Mexican Cartel Violence - Page 23

September 27, 2023

Dozen bodies found near Monterrey, Mexico, with some body parts scattered in pieces

Dismembered bodies have been found near the industrial hub of Monterrey, Mexico. Authorities said the killings may be tied to drug cartel violence.

September 26, 2023

NYC day care facility owner’s husband arrested in Mexico in connection to drug operation

A fourth suspect has been arrested, this time in Sinaloa, Mexico, in connection to the fatal overdose of a 1-year-old child at a Bronx day care facility.

September 26, 2023

US imposes sanctions on 9 Sinaloa Cartel affiliates and Clan Del Golfo leader in drug trafficking crackdown

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on nine associates of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico, as well as the current leader of Colombia's Clan del Golfo criminal organization.

September 22, 2023

Mexico’s fifth largest employer is helping kill Americans. Some Republicans are ready to declare literal war

Mexican cartels employ up to 175,000 people, making them one of the nation's largest employers, according to a new study. Some Republicans are proposing military action.

September 20, 2023

Homeland Security reveals new 'intelligence-driven approach' to combat opioid crisis

Homeland Security Investigations has issued a new 15-page report outlining its strategy to fight the opioid crisis as it says the “United States is facing an unprecedented epidemic of deaths."

September 17, 2023

Mexican cartel bases used to spy on enemies, dispatch hitmen

Mexican cartels have set up so called "intelligence centers" in parts of the country. The centers also work as communications hubs so the criminal organizations can keep a watch on authorities and others.

September 15, 2023

Son of Mexican drug cartel kingpin 'El Chapo' extradited to United States

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Mexican drug cartel leader, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Loera, was extradited from Mexico to the United States of Friday.

September 14, 2023

DeSantis suggests he is open to launch missiles into Mexico to kill drug cartels: 'Deadly force authorized'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "deadly force" would be authorized at the U.S.-Mexico border under his leadership, declining to rule out missile strikes.

September 13, 2023

El Chapo's wife is set to be released from prison in California today

The wife of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Emma Coronel Aispuro, reportedly will be freed in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday.

September 7, 2023

Texas land commissioner authorizes law enforcement to patrol cartel hot spot island in the Rio Grande

The Texas land commissioner has authorized Texas law enforcement to patrol a small island in the Rio Grande River after determining that it belongs to Texas.