Tag Archives: The U.S.A.

Can a U.S. Citizen Run a Mexican Drug Cartel?

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Allan Wall

On February 22nd, Nemesio Ruben “el Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, cartel boss of the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación), was captured and died from wounds sustained in a Mexican raid. See here and here. It appears now that the cartel’s new … Continue reading →

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Most Homicidal Cities of 2025 List: Mexico Has 17 Cities; U.S. Has Three

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Allan Wall

The Insight Crime website has published its list of homicide rates for mainland Latin American countries (not including the Caribbean islands). At 50.9 homicides per 100,000, Ecuador had the highest murder rate in Latin America. See my previous article Mexican … Continue reading →

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Would-Be Illegal Aliens Get Kidnapped by the Same People Smugglers They Hired To Get Them Across the Border

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Allan Wall

U.S. President Donald Trump has shut down the U.S. Mexican border so there are very few illegal entries. But people keep trying. Last month I reported a story of two would-be illegal aliens who tried to cross the border disguised … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2026 Three Months Away. What About Security?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Allan Wall

The 2026 World Cup is three months away, scheduled for June 11th to July 19th. For the first time ever, the World Cup is to be hosted by three countries: the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The games are to be … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s Foreign Ministry and the U.S.- Israeli War against Iran

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Allan Wall

On February 28th, 2026, the U.S. and Israel initiated air attacks on Iran. Mexico’s Foreign Ministry (the SRE, for Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) issued a communique on the subject. The communique reads thusly: “Regarding the developments in the Middle East, … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s Mencho Mayhem – What Follows?

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Allan Wall

The February 22nd killing of Nemesio Ruben “el Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, cartel boss of the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación) provoked a massive retaliation by the cartel.[See El Mencho Killed by Mexican Military; Reprisal Attacks Erupt ] The raid was … Continue reading →

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El Mencho Killed by Mexican Military; Reprisal Attacks Erupt

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Allan Wall

On February 22nd, Mexican Army Special Forces, with the support of the Mexican Air Force and National Guard, launched a raid on Nemesio Ruben “el Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación). Here is a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Two Illegal Aliens Try to Cross Border Disguised as Construction Workers

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Allan Wall

The U.S.- Mexican border has been secured, with the lowest level of illegal crossings in 50 years. But that doesn’t mean nobody is trying to cross illegally. On January 9th, a Mexican and Ecuadorian tried a clever trick – disguise … Continue reading →

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Mexico Sending Aid But Not Oil to Cuba

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Allan Wall

Trump’s noose is tightening on Cuba and Mexico is not sending oil there. (See here and here). From the New York Times: “When President Trump declared a ‘national emergency’ last month, accusing Cuba of harboring Russian spies and ‘welcoming’ enemies like … Continue reading →

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So How was Ryan Wedding Actually Taken Into Custody?

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Allan Wall

In a recent article I reported the case of Ryan Wedding, a Canadian snowboarder in the 2002 Winter Olympics who is now in U.S. custody, accused of being a major drug trafficker with the Sinaloa Cartel. From the Toronto Star: … Continue reading →

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