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Mexican governor, mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

  • May 2
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Mexican officials charged with importing drugs into US

  • Apr 29

CJNG cartel leader 'El Jardinero' captured in Mexico

  • Apr 28

Mexican mafia members, associates arrested in major federal raid

  • Apr 23

World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

  • Mar 4

US carries out 1st land op against cartels in Ecuador: SOUTHCOM

  • Mar 4

Crucifix, saint candles, handwritten psalm in El Mencho's last redoubt

  • Feb 27

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to World Cup

  • Feb 24

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Southeast Houston home raid leads Katy police to $100 million theft ring with ties to Mexican cartel

  • Apr 8, 2025
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8 cartels designated as terrorist organizations by US State Department

  • Feb 26, 2025
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Officials identify 5 men arrested after chop shop raids linked to Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel

  • Apr 6, 2024
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Harris Co. deputies raid chop shop and 2 other cartel-related spots, sheriff's office says

  • Apr 5, 2024
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41 charged in drug trafficking ring linked to cartel, officials say

  • Apr 1, 2024
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41 charged in drug trafficking ring linked to cartel, officials say

  • Apr 1, 2024
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US could see increased prices for avocados after trade suspension

  • Feb 18, 2022
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ABC13 witnesses crisis as record number of migrants face obstacles

  • Jan 4, 2022

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Over 70 people killed in attempt to capture Mexican cartel leader and violent aftermath

More than 70 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.

  • Feb 24

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, 'El Mencho,' during operation

Videos show plumes of smoke over the city of Puerto Vallarta and travelers sprinting through the airport of the state's capital in panic.

  • Feb 23
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Trump confirms he's authorized CIA operations in Venezuela, looking into land strikes

President Trump confirmed the authorization of CIA action in Venezuela, and indicated his administration is exploring land strikes inside the South American country.

  • Oct 16, 2025

Cartels issuing bounties up to $50,000 for hits on ICE, CBP agents: DHS

Drug cartels have "disseminated a structured bounty program to incentivize violence against federal personnel," according to a press release from DHS.

  • Oct 15, 2025
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Hegseth announces another US attack on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the U.S. ordered a strike on another alleged drug boat that left Venezuela.

  • Oct 3, 2025