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winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
U.S. Treasury Bought Gold from Industry Colombia Asked to Sanction
Colombia’s defense minister asked the Trump administration to place financial sanctions on the country’s illegal gold industry. The Treasury Department had continued purchasing gold from that same supply chain for years.
abcnews.go.comworld15 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.comworld16 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.
thenation.compolitics29 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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New York Postpolitics36 days ago
White House Issues Alert on Medetomidine Mixed with Fentanyl in U.S. Drug Seizures
The Trump administration has issued a federal alert about medetomidine, a sedative increasingly found mixed with illicit fentanyl. The substance's presence in drug seizures has risen since 2023, mainly in the Northeast and Midwest. Officials stated the alert aims to inform first…
winnipegfreepress.comworld39 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…
asiaone.comworld47 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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rte.ieworld48 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)ai49 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…
ibtimes.co.ukworld50 days ago
Two CIA Officers Die in Mexico Plane Crash After Drug Lab Raid
Two American CIA officers died in a car crash in Mexico after participating in a raid on a clandestine drug lab in Chihuahua state. The incident, which also killed two Mexican investigators, has prompted an investigation into U.S. involvement and raised questions about bilateral…