Keywords: Drug cartels


Sheinbaum seeks tighter US ties after Trump's cartel strike threats

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum directed her foreign minister on Friday to bolster security coordination with the United States, responding to President Donald Trump's threats of ground military strikes against drug cartels operating in Mexico. Speaking at her morning press conference in Acapulco,......

Mexican Senate erupts into chaos amid debate on U.S. intervention against drug cartels

A heated debate in Mexico’s Senate over calls for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels spiraled into a physical altercation on Wednesday, showcasing the escalating tensions between rival political factions. The confrontation occurred during a session of the Permanent Commission in Mexico......

Trump orders military planning against South American drug cartels

The United States is considering direct military action against South American drug cartels after President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to prepare strategies targeting organizations previously designated as foreign terrorist groups by Washington, U.S. media reported on Friday. According to......

Trump administration targets corrupt officials aiding drug cartels in expanded anti-crime strategy

The Trump administration has unveiled a new phase in its crackdown on organized crime, focusing on corrupt foreign officials who collaborate with drug cartels and dismantling their financial networks. This strategy, announced by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to prioritize investigations......

Colombia detains Moroccan mastermind of Latin American drug networks

Colombian authorities, in collaboration with their Belgian and British counterparts, have apprehended a prominent drug lord, Namousi Munir, widely known as “Mo.” This operation highlights a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region. Munir, a Belgian......

CIA workforce overhaul amid Trump's national security focus

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly offered buyouts to its entire workforce, aligning with priorities from the Trump administration. This move, which also freezes job offers for candidates already conditionally selected, aims to better fit the agency’s focus on issues such as combating......

 Harris Vows to Intensify DOJ's Cartel Crackdown, Addressing Fentanyl Crisis

In a powerful speech delivered in Las Vegas, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined her commitment to tackling the devastating impact of drug cartels and the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Harris's bold initiative aims to "double" the resources allocated to the Department of Justice,......