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Trump Seeks Credit After Mexico Kills Cartel Leader El Mencho
world4 days ago

Trump Seeks Credit After Mexico Kills Cartel Leader El Mencho

Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) in a raid aided by U.S. intelligence, with no American troops on the ground; Trump touted the operation in the State of the Union, prompting scrutiny in Mexico as he spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum about the raid. Mexican officials described cooperation as “very well,” while the violence that followed left at least 25 National Guard members dead, underscoring the high-stakes fallout from the operation.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drug-cartel#el-mencho#mexico
El Mencho, CJNG leader, dies in Mexican security operation
world7 days ago

El Mencho, CJNG leader, dies in Mexican security operation

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, head of the CJNG, was killed while being transported to Mexico City after clashes with the army. Four cartel members were killed, three soldiers injured, and CJNG retaliated with roadblocks and violence across multiple states. The US provided information aiding the operation, seen as a significant development in Mexico's fight against cartels.

via BBC|
#cjng#drug-cartel#el-mencho
El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Clashes Across Western Mexico
world7 days ago

El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Clashes Across Western Mexico

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, during a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco, and he died en route to Mexico City after being wounded. The operation sparked hours of violence, roadblocks and arson across Jalisco and other states, with airports and transportation disrupted as cartel members fought back. Authorities arrested two suspects and seized weapons, and Jalisco activated a red security alert. The incident involved disruptions to travel in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, with U.S. and international warnings in play. The CJNG has long been a major fentanyl trafficker and was designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. in 2025.

via CBS News|
#cjng#drug-cartel#el-mencho
OFAC Fines IMG Academy $1.72 Million Over Cartel-Linked Tuition
business12 days ago

OFAC Fines IMG Academy $1.72 Million Over Cartel-Linked Tuition

U.S. Treasury’s OFAC fined IMG Academy $1.72 million for processing tuition payments for two students whose parents were linked to a Mexican drug cartel, reporting 89 sanctions violations over five years; the school allegedly failed to screen sanctioned individuals and received wire transfers from Mexico. IMG says it disclosed the issue, had no sanctions program at the time, and has since implemented a comprehensive compliance program.

via Sports Illustrated|
#business#compliance#drug-cartel
US Sanctions Mexican Rapper El Makabelico for Alleged Cartel Ties and Money Laundering
world6 months ago

US Sanctions Mexican Rapper El Makabelico for Alleged Cartel Ties and Money Laundering

The Trump administration has sanctioned Mexican musician Ricardo Hernández, aka 'El Makabelico,' accusing him of laundering money for the Cartel del Noreste through concerts, with allegations that half of his streaming royalties benefit the cartel. This move is part of broader efforts to target artists linked to cartel themes and activities, amid ongoing concerns about the influence of narco culture in Mexican music and the risks faced by artists associated with criminal groups.

via CBS News|
#drug-cartel#el-makabelico#mexico
"Mexican Cartel Exploits Timeshares, Robbing Retirees of Millions"
crime1 year ago

"Mexican Cartel Exploits Timeshares, Robbing Retirees of Millions"

The Jalisco New Generation cartel in Mexico has expanded its criminal activities to target seniors and their timeshares, running call centers that offer to buy retirees' vacation properties and then emptying their victims' bank accounts. The cartel's scheme has netted them hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade, with employees posing as sales representatives and persuading victims to wire large amounts of money to Mexico. The cartel even bribes employees at Mexican resorts to obtain guest information. The scam represents the latest evolution of the cartel, which is entrenched in both illegal and legal sectors of the economy, and has resulted in the deaths of employees who worked at a call center owned by the cartel.

via The New York Times|
#crime#drug-cartel#mexico
"Dutch Mega-Trial Ends with Life Sentence for Feared Drug Lord"
crime2 years ago

"Dutch Mega-Trial Ends with Life Sentence for Feared Drug Lord"

Three members of a drug cartel, including the "undisputed" ringleader Ridouan Taghi, have been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in a series of gangland killings in the largest criminal trial in Dutch history. The trial, known as the "Marengo" case, involved 17 individuals and revealed the gang's use of sophisticated methods and corrupt officials. Taghi, a notorious fugitive, was found guilty of leading the criminal organization responsible for multiple assassinations and planned attacks. The trial also highlighted the murders of individuals close to a key witness, adding a "dark edge" to the proceedings.

via BBC.com|
#crime#drug-cartel#dutch-mega-trial
Mexican Gang Violence: 12 Killed in Grisly Clash
crime-violence2 years ago

Mexican Gang Violence: 12 Killed in Grisly Clash

Mexican authorities confirm the contents of a disturbing drug cartel video showing gunmen abusing and burning the bodies of their rivals in a wooded mountainside. The video depicts a confrontation between two criminal gangs, with at least 15 bodies visible before they are set alight. The gangs involved are believed to be the hyper violent Familia Michoacana cartel and a gang known as the Tlacos, both vying for control in the remote mountain towns of Guerrero. In a separate incident, bodies were found in shallow, clandestine burial pits in the neighboring state of Michoacán.

via The Associated Press|
#crime-violence#criminal-gangs#drug-cartel