All articles tagged with #mexican cartels
Originally Published 25 days ago — by U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned the Mexican Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima and its leader, Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, for fuel theft, violence, and organized crime, aiming to cut off their access to the U.S. financial system and combat cross-border energy black markets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from visiting some tribal lands in the state after making comments linking tribal leaders to drug cartels. Three tribes have voted to legally bar her from their reservation land, with the latest action from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Noem has argued that tribal leaders are benefiting from cartels and has made hawkish border security comments, leading to speculation about her potential as a running mate for former President Donald Trump. The tribes have demanded an apology, but Noem has instead urged them to "banish the cartels from tribal lands."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales suggests that the decrease in migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border is due to Mexican cartels aiding President Joe Biden, possibly in anticipation of Mexico's upcoming election. He also highlights the ongoing challenges in Texas and the efforts of Governor Greg Abbott to address the situation. Meanwhile, National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd anticipates a potential surge at the border in anticipation of the US presidential election in November.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Mexican cartels have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth by targeting Native American reservations, taking advantage of limited law enforcement and the high demand for drugs in remote areas. The cartels initially target Native Americans, turning them into addicts by giving away an initial supply of drugs. The vast remoteness of Montana and legal loopholes on Native American land make it difficult for law enforcement to combat the trafficking. The overdose death rate among Native Americans in Montana is more than twice that of white residents, and some tribes have formed vigilante groups to fight back against the surge in violent crime and drug trafficking.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Mexican drug cartels have targeted Montana, particularly indigenous communities, flooding the state with super potent meth and deadly fentanyl. The drug crisis has hit Montana's Indian reservations hard, with high rates of addiction and limited law enforcement. Cartel associates have targeted single women on reservations and used their homes as bases of operations. The reservations, sovereign nations with restricted local law enforcement, suffer from a lack of resources and accountability, creating a "Wild, Wild West" situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intensifying its efforts to combat the entry of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States by tracing cryptocurrency transactions used by Mexican cartels. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that the agency aims to hold individuals accountable, seize their assets, and disrupt their financial flow. The U.S. government faces challenges in stopping fentanyl production as the necessary chemicals are primarily produced in China and shipped to Mexico, where cartels manufacture the drug for distribution across the U.S. border. Negotiations are underway with China to address the production of fentanyl precursors. DHS has also increased pressure on Mexico to curb fentanyl manufacturing and distribution. The next phase of the strategy involves targeting high-ranking cartel members involved in fentanyl trafficking by bolstering manpower and utilizing forensic accounting to trace cryptocurrency used for purchasing precursor chemicals. Customs and Border Protection is also enhancing its ability to track pill presses, which are used to produce counterfeit fentanyl pills. However, families affected by fentanyl overdoses argue that more needs to be done to address the crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Four Chinese companies and eight employees have been indicted on charges of selling precursor chemicals used by Mexican cartels to manufacture fentanyl, with two defendants taken into custody. The indictments are the first prosecutions targeting Chinese chemical companies over the sales of precursor chemicals. The pressure on China to crack down on its role in the fentanyl trade comes amid increasingly strained relations between the United States and its global rival. The Chinese Embassy condemned the indictments, calling them a “well-planned entrapment operation.”