May 16 TikTok influencer in Mexico shot and killed on livestream A Mexican social media influencer was fatally shot during a TikTok livestream and authorities suspect she was the victim of targeted hit.
May 16 Trump targets northern border security as Canada's 'open border' policies create new threats President Trump prioritizes northern border security as Canada's lax immigration controls allow criminal networks to exploit the US-Canada border for drug trafficking.
May 14 El Chapo's family members cross US border in apparent deal with Trump administration Sinaloa Cartel family members, including El Chapo's ex-wife, entered the U.S. under a deal with the government, as confirmed by Mexican Security Secretary.
May 3, 2025 Mexican president declines Trump's offer of US troops to help fight drug cartels Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently confirmed President Donald Trump offered U.S. military assistance to address cartel concerns, and she declined.
April 17, 2025 Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal to halt deportation of Mexican nationals claiming asylum from cartel Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal from four Mexican nationals facing deportation, allowing removal to proceed without referral to full Supreme Court.
April 16, 2025 US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."
April 10, 2025 Mexican drug lord convicted in killing of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena is freed Mexican drug lord Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca Carrillo was released from custody after being convicted in the 1985 killing of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.
April 9, 2025 Bondi, Patel announce seizure of over $509M in cocaine linked to cartels Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel said Coast Guard cutters interdicted almost 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 3,800 pounds of marijuana worth over $509 million.
April 3, 2025 Father of Marine vet murdered in Mexico praises Trump admin sanctions on Sinaloa cartel: 'Palpable' momentum The father of Marine veteran Nicholas Quets praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's sanctions against the Sinaloa cartel after his son's murder in Mexico.
April 1, 2025 Sinaloa cartel slapped with Trump admin sanctions in blow to drug empire The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against six individuals and seven entities allegedly involved in a money laundering network that supports the Sinaloa cartel.