Drug Cartels

• Who was ‘El Mencho,’ the Mexican drug lord whose death sparked violence?

  Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which has earned a reputation for brutal violence while consolidating its power.

  World

  Feb 23
  
• What to know about Venezuela, Maduro and Trump’s possible military plans

  The Trump administration has accused Maduro of leading a 'narco-terrorist' state that allows shipments of drugs to be trafficked into the U.S. and Europe.

  World

  Dec 6, 2025
  
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• Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ while defending 2nd strike on alleged drug boat

  Hegseth said he 'didn’t stick around' for the remainder of the Sept. 2 mission following the initial strike and the admiral in charge 'made the right call' ordering a second hit.

  U.S. News

  Dec 2, 2025
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• White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat amid scrutiny

  Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of recent U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs.

  U.S. News

  Dec 1, 2025
• U.S. strike kills 4 on vessel accused of carrying drugs: Hegseth

  It’s the fourth deadly strike in the Caribbean and the latest since President Donald Trump told U.S. lawmakers he was treating drug traffickers as unlawful combatants.

  U.S. News

  Oct 3, 2025
• Carney says Mexican gangs operating in Canada ‘and vice versa,’ vows action

  Carney said more cooperation is needed to combat the groups, which is part of a new comprehensive strategic partnership signed with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2025
• Mexico denies U.S. DEA statement on cross-border deal to fight drug cartels

  'We have not reached any agreement,' a visibly annoyed President Claudia Sheinbaum said after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a partnership.

  World

  Aug 19, 2025
• Mexico’s president rules out U.S. military entering to fight cartels

  Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they were informed of a coming order, but it had nothing to do with U.S. military operating on Mexican soil.

  World

  Aug 8, 2025
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• Cartel activity in Canada ‘very prevalent now,’ former Trudeau advisor says

  A Canadian national security advisor says the government's move to list drug cartels as terrorist entities will give law enforcement more tools to go after crime groups in Canada.

  Politics

  Feb 23, 2025
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• Canada names 7 drug cartels, crime groups as terrorist entities

  Seven transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels, were designated as foreign terrorist organizations and include five groups out of Mexico.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2025