Mexico - Page 5

February 24

Narcotics expert reveals slain drug kingpin 'El Mencho's' deadly impact on Americans

Death of cartel boss "El Mencho" could impact America's ongoing fentanyl crisis as his organization allegedly caused hundreds of thousands of overdoses.

February 23

Sinaloa Cartel leader faces life in prison for massive fentanyl trafficking operation

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Fidel Felix-Ochoa faces life in prison after appearing in federal court on charges of funneling fentanyl into the U.S.

February 23

'El Mencho' tracked to secret rendezvous with romantic partner before deadly raid

Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

February 23

Ex-Navy SEAL puts 'deranged' Mexican drug cartel on notice after violent weekend: 'More like ISIS'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw said its time for expanded military action against Mexican cartels after a joint raid killed a "El Mencho" on Sunday.

February 23

Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

February 23

Trump’s ‘total elimination’ strategy paved way for fall of cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Documents reveal the fall of “El Mencho" was the culmination of an aggressive “total elimination" strategy pursued by the U.S. against the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

February 23

Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed

Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."

February 23

Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics

Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.

February 23

Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas

Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.

February 23

Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.