Tag Archives: Drug cartels

Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin to U.S.

The Mexican government has extradited a Chinese fentanyl kingpin to the United States. From CNN: “Mexico has handed an alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to authorities in the United States, where he is wanted for money laundering and drug trafficking.” … Continue reading

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Mexican Cartel Meth Labs in Europe, Asia and Africa

The big Mexican cartels (Sinaloa and CJNG) have long tentacles which extend throughout the world. For one example, see what they’ve done in Ecuador. A recent piece in Mexico’s Milenio provides examples of cartel drug labs set up in Europe, … Continue reading

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CJNG Passes Sinaloa Cartel as Mexico’s #1 Drug Cartel – Thanks in Part to American Cocaine Consumers

Things are changing in the Mexican Narco World. There’s a new cartel on top. Several factors led to this change in Mexican Narco World. There are conflicts between the narcos. Law enforcement efforts against drug cartels have unplanned consequences. And … Continue reading

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Triangular U.S.-China-Mexico Money Laundering Scheme Utilized by Drug Cartels

A recent U.S. government report uncovers a financial link between the Mexican drug cartels and China. Discovering how drug cartels are financed and how the money is laundered is important if progress is to be made in fighting these criminal … Continue reading

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In Brooklyn Court, El Mayo Pleads Guilty

In 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was tricked into flying to El Paso, Texas, where he was arrested by U.S. authorities. Now, El Mayo has submitted a guilty plea in a U.S. federal court … Continue reading

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Mexican Senator Calls President Sheinbaum a Narco-Politician, on Fox News No Less!

Mexican Senator Lilly Tellez is under fire for her interview on Fox Noticias, the Fox News Spanish channel. Senator Tellez criticized President Sheinbaum and others, calling them narco-politicians. (A few months back Senator Tellez criticized President Sheinbaum for something else, … Continue reading

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Extortion of Businesses Getting Worse in Mexico

According to the Associated Press, the problem of extortion is getting worse in Mexico. From the Associated Press (AP): “Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico. Much, but not all, of it is linked to Mexico’s powerful organized crime groups. While … Continue reading

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Colombian Mercs in Mexico

A growing number of Colombian mercenaries have been working for Mexican drug cartels. Spain’s El País recently ran an English-language article on the topic. From the article: “The growing presence of former Colombian military personnel in Mexico has authorities on … Continue reading

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Sinaloa Cartel War – Death Toll Passes 1,200

The ongoing war between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel, being fought in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, broke out last September 9th and continues. As of May 5th, according to AFP, the death toll in the conflict had passed 1,2000 dead, … Continue reading

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The Tragic Story of Ivan Morales Corrales

The tragic story of recently-murdered Ivan Morales Corrales displays the power and ruthlessness of a Mexican drug cartel. Ivan Morales Corrales was a Mexican federal agent. On May 1st, 2015, Morales was part of a secret mission in Jalisco state … Continue reading

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