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Abc Newssports4 days ago
Cartel drones strike Mexican village after residents warned authorities
Drones dropped explosives on the rural community of Guajes de Ayala in Guerrero state at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Residents had alerted state officials weeks earlier about approaching fighters from the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
mexiconewsdaily.comworld6 days ago
Mexico Investigates Possible Sovereignty Breach in 2024 Zambada Capture
Mexico opened an inquiry Tuesday into whether U.S. agencies violated its sovereignty during the 2024 arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael Zambada. The probe follows conflicting accounts of how Zambada was brought to the United States and renewed diplomatic friction between the…
abcnews.go.comfinance11 days ago
Treasury Sanctions Nine Firms and Two Men Tied to Jalisco Cartel Fuel Theft
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies accused of operating a fuel-theft network linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Treasury also issued an alert to banks about patterns of fuel smuggling from the U.S. into Mexico.
France 24sports17 days ago
World Cup Opens in Mexico with Public Celebrations Alongside Ongoing Cartel Violence in Some Regions
The tournament opened on June 11. Outdoor gatherings have filled streets, plazas and fan zones in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey for more than two weeks.
usatoday.comworld26 days ago
Japan Investigates Ice Cream Companies Over Price-Fixing Allegations
Authorities in Japan have launched raids on major ice cream producers as part of an investigation into alleged cartel pricing. The probe coincides with record summer temperatures across the country.
Le Mondepolitics29 days ago
U.S. Defense Secretary Signs Joint Security Declaration at Americas Counter Cartel Conference
The U.S. Secretary of Defense attended the signing of a joint security declaration at the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference on March 5, 2026. The event took place at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida.
nypost.comsports32 days ago
Mexican Authorities Launch Multimillion-Dollar Security Dragnet in Guadalajara
Months after cartel violence paralyzed the city, officials are deploying extensive measures ahead of the World Cup.
Japan Timesworld41 days ago
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Inspects Five Staffing Firms in First On-Site Cartel Probe
The Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site inspections at Persol Tempstaff, Recruit Staffing and three other companies on June 2, 2026. The firms are suspected of agreeing to raise staffing service fees around November 2022.
uctoday.compolitics46 days ago
U.S. Designates Two Brazilian Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The United States has added Brazil's two largest drug trafficking organizations to its list of foreign terrorist groups. The designation applies the same approach previously used against certain Mexican cartels.
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apnews.comworld47 days ago
Ikon Midstream exported four fuel shipments to Azteca Cone in Mexico
Trade documents show Ikon Midstream sent at least four fuel shipments to a Mexican customer named Azteca Cone. Three Mexican security sources told Reuters that Azteca Cone is suspected of serving as a front company for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
abcnews.go.comworld48 days ago
Mexican Government to Auction Land Where Cartel Leader Died
The Mexican government will auction a plot inside a Tapalpa country club where Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was killed in February. The property carries a starting price of about $750,000 and is one of 211 lots scheduled for sale on Thursday.
foxnews.comworld49 days ago
Mexican Government to Auction Land at Site of Cartel Leader's Death
The Mexican government will auction a plot of land inside a Tapalpa country club where cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died in a February military operation. The property carries a starting price of about $750,000 and is one of 211 lots scheduled for sale on Thursday.
The Independentworld26 days agoUpdated
Ecuador's Noboa: US-Backed Anti-Cartel Operations Cut Violence and Poverty
President Daniel Noboa told lawmakers that his government extradited a dozen crime bosses and seized nearly 300 tons of drugs. He also reported drops in poverty and extreme poverty during 2025.
finance51 days ago
U.S. Military Tests Counter-Drone Systems Along Southern Border
U.S. Northern Command is using the southern border as a test site for counter-drone equipment. Troops deployed there encounter cartel-operated drones during patrols. Senior commanders described the border as a live environment for evaluating new systems.
justsecurity.orgpolitics52 days ago
U.S. Releases 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Conducts Strike on ISIS Leader
The White House issued a new counterterrorism strategy in 2026 that addresses jihadist groups, cartels, and domestic threats. Days later, U.S. forces killed an ISIS deputy commander in a joint operation with Nigeria.
zerohedge.comfinance55 days ago
Nigeria Urged to Seek New Crude Buyers After UAE Leaves OPEC
Nigeria's oil producers have been advised to find new export markets following the United Arab Emirates' departure from OPEC. The move is seen as disrupting the cartel's long-standing production balance.
citizen.co.zaworld56 days ago
Mexico deploys troops after mayor's killing in Pacific coast state
Mexican authorities responded to the murder of a small-city mayor with increased troop deployments. President Claudia Sheinbaum has directed operations against drug cartels in Pacific coast states.
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mexiconewsdaily.comworld56 days ago
Two Former Sinaloa Officials Surrender to U.S. Authorities on Cartel Charges
Two former Sinaloa state officials surrendered to U.S. authorities last week on charges of ties to the Sinaloa cartel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied links between her government and organized crime while resisting extradition requests.
upi.compolitics59 days ago
Former Sinaloa State Security Chief Arrested in Arizona on U.S. Bribery Charges
A former Sinaloa state security chief accused by U.S. authorities of accepting bribes from drug-cartel leaders was arrested in Arizona this week. The case has affected diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The arrest occurred days after the charges were made public.
upi.comworld59 days ago
U.S. Grand Jury Adds Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges Against Alleged Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
A federal grand jury added methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy charges against Audias Flores Silva, 45, known as El Jardinero, who was arrested April 27 in Nayarit after El Mencho's death. Mexican Navy special forces captured him hiding in a roadside ditch…
The Guardianpolitics61 days ago
US Indicts Senior Mexican Official and Nine Others for Sinaloa Cartel Ties as Reports of CIA Anti-Cartel Operations Surface
President Claudia Sheinbaum denounced allegations of foreign interference and denied CIA activity on Mexican soil. The statements follow DEA testimony, indictments of Mexican officials and reports of covert US actions against cartels. Tensions have escalated despite recent Mexica…
Al Jazeeraworld61 days ago
CIA, Mexico Criticize CNN Report Claiming US Directly Participated In Bombing Of Cartels In Mexico
CIA, Mexico Criticize CNN Report Claiming US Directly Participated In Bombing Of Cartels In Mexico
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globalresearch.capolitics61 days ago
U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny CIA Role in Mexico Cartel Assassination
U.S. and Mexican officials denied a CNN report that the CIA played a lethal role in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year. The officials stated the CIA was not involved in any such operation. The denials follow the publication of the CNN report.
Semaforworld61 days ago
CIA Conducts Targeted Operation Killing Cartel Leader in Mexico
The CIA conducted a secret operation that killed a cartel boss in Mexico on or before May 13, 2026. The action forms part of President Donald Trump's second-term priorities to stop drug flows across the southern border and crack down on cartels. Semafor reported the killing as th…
world61 days ago
DEA Administrator Reports Fentanyl Precursors Entering Canada via Vancouver Port, Notes Recent Seizures
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told a Senate committee that Mexican cartels are producing fentanyl on Canadian soil with chemicals entering through the Port of Vancouver. U.S. seizures along the northern border remain far lower than those at the southern border. Canadian officia…
nbcnews.compolitics62 days ago
CIA Conducts Deadly Operations Against Cartel Members in Mexico
CIA operatives have participated directly in lethal attacks on several mid-level cartel members in Mexico since last year as part of an expanded campaign. One such operation in March killed Francisco Beltran, known as “El Payin,” a mid-level Sinaloa Cartel figure, when an explosi…
thenation.compolitics62 days ago
Trump Administration Intensifies Pressure on Mexican Cartels, Designates Them Terrorist Organizations
U.S. forces have conducted boat bombings since September that killed nearly 200 people. Washington pressured Mexico to eliminate drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in February 2026. President Trump hosted the first summit of a new regional security initiati…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld63 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Northeast Cartel Cell Leader in Nuevo León, Seize Weapons, Vehicles and Tigers
Authorities detained José Antonio Cortes Huerta, 39, and Rosario Flores Alemán, 41, seizing narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles and seven tigers. The operation followed the seizure of a boat in Tamaulipas and targeted items linked to Roberto Blanco Cantu, known…
winnipegfreepress.comworld63 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Northeast Cartel Cell Leader, Seize Weapons, Vehicles and Tigers in Nuevo León
José Antonio Cortes Huerta, 39, leader of a cell affiliated with the Northeast Cartel, was arrested along with Rosario Flores Alemán, 41. Authorities seized 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles, seven tigers, narcotics and cash. The operation followed the seizure of a boat in Ta…
The Guardianfinance64 days ago
Mexican Cartel Drone Attacks Displace 800 to 1,000 Families in Guerrero
Attacks by the criminal group Los Ardillos using drones carrying explosives and high-caliber weapons have forced between 800 and 1,000 families to flee rural communities in Guerrero state, Mexico. Community organizations reported the violence intensified last week, with bombings…
The Guardianpolitics65 days ago
Trump Administration Releases 16-Page Counterterrorism Strategy Prioritizing Cartels, Jihadists, and Violent Left-Wing Extremists
Sebastian Gorka introduced the document on a call with journalists Wednesday. The memo prioritizes narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists and violent left-wing extremists while making no mention of far-right ideology. It singles out radically pro-transgender ideology for neu…
riotimesonline.comworld66 days ago
State Department Reviews All 53 Mexican Consulates in the United States
The State Department has begun a review of all Mexican consulates operating in the United States, a U.S. official told CBS News. The review follows the deaths of two American CIA officers in a counter-narcotics operation in northern Mexico last month and comes amid rising bilater…
Washington Examinerpolitics66 days ago
U.S. Officials Describe Cartel Use of Commercial Drones at Southern Border
Senior Homeland Security and Defense officials described how cartels have rapidly adopted modified commercial drones to bypass border infrastructure, exploiting low-altitude airspace that offers largely unfettered access. Speakers at the Border Security Expo in Arizona this week…
thehindu.comworld67 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Senior Jalisco Cartel Member Audias Flores Silva
Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores Silva, also known as El Jardinero, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The arrest marks the latest operation against the powerful criminal organization. @PeterZeihan reported the development.
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nbcnews.compolitics67 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Releases Counterterrorism Strategy
The 16-page report led by White House counterterrorism tsar Sebastian Gorka criticizes European migration policies and targets violent left-wing extremists including radically pro-transgender groups. It elevates drug cartels in the Americas as a central focus while affirming Euro…
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azernews.azfinance71 days ago
OPEC+ Agrees to Increase Oil Output by 188,000 Barrels Per Day in June
OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production by 188,000 barrels per day for June in its first meeting without the United Arab Emirates. The group, now consisting of seven major producers, adjusted output amid ongoing disruptions from the Iran war. The UAE, the cartel's third-lar…
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washingtonpost.compolitics71 days ago
U.S. Indicts Mexican Governor on Charges of Cartel Collusion
U.S. prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing a Mexican governor and other officials of colluding with a cartel in exchange for bribes and votes. The charges have strained relations between the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico's current and former leaders had previously defended the go…
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OPEC+ Meets on Oil Production Quotas After UAE Withdrawal
Seven OPEC+ members are set to meet on Sunday for their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates left the cartel. The UAE's departure, as a longtime member, has contributed to soaring oil price pressures amid the Mideast war. Talks this weekend aim t…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld72 days ago
Mexican Officials in Sinaloa Resign After US Drug Trafficking Indictment
Two officials from Mexico's Sinaloa state, including the governor and a mayor, temporarily stepped down following U.S. charges of drug trafficking ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The indictment names 10 current and former politicians and security officers. Mexican President Claudia S…
revolver.newsworld72 days ago
U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor, Officials With Cartel Ties; Governor Resigns
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, announced a temporary resignation late Friday following U.S. Justice Department charges against him and nine others for alleged Sinaloa Cartel involvement. He denied the accusations as false and malicious. Mexican President Cl…
Semaforfinance74 days ago
UAE Leaves OPEC
The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from OPEC after 60 years, dealing a blow to the oil cartel's influence amid a global energy crisis. Oil prices reached their highest level in four years as US-Iran negotiations stalled, with warnings of prolonged blockades. Experts anticipat…
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The Guardianworld74 days agoUpdated
US Charges Former Sinaloa Governor and Officials with Aiding Drug Cartel
The US government has indicted the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel, including drug trafficking and weapons offenses. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for irrefutable evidence and sugge…
Semaforpolitics74 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Cartel-Related Charges
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The charges include drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and kidnapping, with accusations of aidin…
thehindu.comworld75 days ago
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Alleged Drug and Weapons Ties
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials, accusing them of aiding the Sinaloa Cartel in narcotics distribution. Charges include narcotics importation conspiracy and possessi…
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mexiconewsdaily.com (News photo)politics26 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indictment Charges 10 Mexican Officials, Including Sinaloa Governor, in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment accusing 10 current and former Sinaloa state officials, including Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, of aiding the Sinaloa Cartel in drug trafficking. The charges involve bribery, information sharing and facilitating shipments of fentanyl, heroin,…
cnbc.comworld75 days agoUpdated
UAE to Withdraw from OPEC Effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave the OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years, citing its long-term strategic and economic vision. President Donald Trump praised the decision, stating it could help lower energy prices amid regional tensions. The exit is seen as a blow t…
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Semaforworld75 days ago
UAE Withdraws From OPEC
The United Arab Emirates has left OPEC, effective May 1, 2026, after announcing the decision on April 30. The move allows the UAE to set its own production limits, amid tensions over unrecognized capacity growth. Analysts say this weakens the cartel's influence on global oil pric…
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dimsumdaily.hkworld75 days ago
UAE Withdraws From OPEC
The United Arab Emirates has left OPEC, marking a significant departure from the oil cartel. This move is seen as redrawing the power balance in the Middle East, extending beyond oil to broader competing visions. Separately, Eric Trump highlighted Middle East energy use for Bitco…
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247wallst.comfinance75 days ago
UAE Leaves OPEC After 59 Years
The United Arab Emirates has left the OPEC oil cartel effective May 1, marking a significant shift after nearly 60 years of membership. The departure comes amid a closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional tensions, potentially weakening OPEC's influence on global oil p…
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azernews.azworld75 days ago
UAE Withdraws From OPEC After 60 Years
The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from OPEC, effective May 1, ending a 59-year membership in the oil cartel. The move comes amid tensions over production quotas and could influence global oil prices and markets. Officials stated the country is reviewing other m…
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Responsible Statecraftworld75 days ago
UAE Withdraws From OPEC
The United Arab Emirates has announced its formal withdrawal from OPEC effective May 1, citing a desire to increase oil output beyond cartel constraints. The move highlights growing tensions with Saudi Arabia and aligns with U.S. interests in lower oil prices during the Iran war.…
cnbc.comfinance76 days ago
UAE to Exit OPEC Effective Friday, Citing National Interests
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC, effective Friday, to pursue unrestricted oil production growth. The move weakens the cartel's market influence, particularly on spare capacity, during ongoing disruptions from the Iran war and closed Strait of Hormuz. E…
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GB Newsfinance76 days agoUpdated
UAE Leaves OPEC to Increase Oil Production
The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from OPEC after nearly 60 years, aiming to increase its oil output without quota constraints. The move comes amid elevated crude prices above $110 per barrel due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts…
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Shelden Company, Inc. / Wikimedia (Public domain)world76 days ago
U.S. Mint Purchases Gold from Foreign Sources, Including Drug Dealers
A report details how reporters traced gold supply chains to foreign pawn shops and drug dealers. The U.S. Mint buys this gold and labels it as originating from the United States. The findings connect some gold sources to a drug cartel.
Al Jazeeraworld76 days agoUpdated
Mexican Military Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
Mexican forces arrested Audias Flores Silva, a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and potential successor to its slain leader, in Nayarit state. The capture follows the February killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and comes amid ongoing efforts to combat c…
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asiaone.comworld80 days ago
Panel Discusses Illicit Vape Smuggling by Cartels and Chinese Entities
A panel of experts at a Daily Caller event described how Mexican cartels and Chinese manufacturers distribute illicit vapes in the U.S., bypassing FDA regulations. They highlighted health risks, including potential fentanyl contamination and past outbreaks like EVALI. The discuss…
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uctoday.comworld81 days ago
Brothers Sentenced in Federal Court for Drug Distribution Network
Two brothers from California received federal prison sentences for operating a drug trafficking organization linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The network distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl across multiple states, with drugs sometimes concealed in plastic Easter eggs. The case…
rte.ieworld81 days ago
Panel of Former ATF and DEA Officials Examines Challenges in Enforcing Nicotine Vaping Laws
Former federal law enforcement officials addressed the illegal sale of nicotine and vapes during a panel discussion. They highlighted a four-billion-dollar-a-year problem involving cartels and foreign production. Experts called for better resource allocation and collaboration amo…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration / Wikimedia (Public domain)ai82 days ago
U.S. Officials Address AI and Cryptocurrency Fraud Scams Targeting Americans
Fraud operations using artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency have resulted in significant financial losses for Americans, according to recent reports. The White House has prioritized addressing these scams, including the creation of a new enforcement division. Officials desc…
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U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on 75 Sinaloa Cartel Family Members and Associates
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on 75 individuals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The measures expand efforts to address drug trafficking into the United States. The Sinaloa Cartel was designated a foreign terrorist organization in February 2025.