The president said he wouldn’t seek congressional approval for his expanding military offensive against cartels, but some in his party believe Congress should weigh in.
Category: Drug Cartels
After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.
U.S. Says 6 Killed in Strike on Boat in Caribbean Sea Operated by Tren de Aragua
The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people.
After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.
After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.
After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.
‘Brother Wang,’ Accused of Being Drug Cartel Fixer, Is Arrested in Cuba
Zhi Dong Zhang, who escaped house arrest in Mexico this summer, is accused of supplying cartels with fentanyl from China, smuggling and money laundering millions under the alias “Brother Wang.”
Drug-Smuggling Submarines on Display at Latin American Naval Base
A display of confiscated vessels at a naval base in Ecuador offers a peek at why drug smuggling is so hard to stop.
Trump Is Blowing Up Boats Off Venezuela. Could Mexico’s Cartels Be Next?
U.S. strikes on boats that President Trump says are drug smugglers have unsettled America’s biggest trading partner, where powerful criminal groups produce and smuggle drugs.
Trump Is Blowing Up Boats Off Venezuela. Could Mexico’s Cartels Be Next?
U.S. strikes on boats that President Trump says are drug smugglers have unsettled America’s biggest trading partner, where powerful criminal groups produce and smuggle drugs.
Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Prompt Rare U.N. Meeting on the United States
The U.N. Security Council met Friday to discuss the Trump administration’s deadly attacks on what it asserts were drug smugglers in the Caribbean.
Can Sweet Songs Prevail Over Bloody Ones? Mexico Is Giving It a Try.
On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence.
Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela
The move paves the way for a possible military escalation against drug traffickers or the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Trump, Drug Cartels, Venezuela and War: What We Know
The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, while attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea.
Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader
An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.”
Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina
The livestreamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.
At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
His first term focused on America’s rival superpowers. Now the emphasis is on homeland defense and troops on city streets.
U.S. Strikes a 2nd Venezuela Boat, Killing 3, Trump Says
The president said the vessel was heading to the United States, but he did not offer details about its location. Legal specialists condemned the action as illegal.
U.S. Strikes a 2nd Venezuela Boat, Killing 3, Trump Says
The president said the vessel was heading to the United States, but he did not offer details about its location. Legal specialists condemned the action as illegal.
Rubio Leads Charge in Trump’s New War in Latin America
The secretary of state is shaping what could be the most consequential military actions of President Trump’s second term.
After Boat Strike, Rubio Says U.S. Will Help Other Nations ‘Blow Up’ Crime Groups
The Trump administration aims to carry out more violent strikes against drug cartels, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he met with Ecuador’s president.
U.S. and Mexico Vow to Cooperate Against Crime as Rubio Meets Sheinbaum
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Claudia Sheinbaum, after she pressed the Trump administration not to take unilateral action in Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum Walks a Political Tightrope as Rubio Visits Mexico
U.S. pressure to crack down on corrupt politicians has squeezed President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico ahead of her meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Venezuela, Drug Boats and Trump’s Latest Claim: What to Know
The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the United States. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say.
Venezuela, Drug Boats and Trump’s Latest Claim: What to Know
The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the United States. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say.
Claudia Sheinbaum Walks a Political Tightrope as Rubio Visits Mexico
U.S. pressure to crack down on corrupt politicians has squeezed President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico ahead of her meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio Flies to Mexico for Security Talks Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
President Trump has ordered military action against Latin American drug cartels and has threatened a new tariff. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back.
With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War
Under pressure from the government and each other, some of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups are amassing homemade mortars, land mines, rocket-propelled grenades and bomber drones.
Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Growing Demands
After months of negotiation and concessions, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has found herself in a cycle of pressure from the White House.
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Trump Has Promised More Tariffs on Mexico. What Happens Next?
President Trump has threatened to increase Mexico’s tariff rate to 30 percent starting Aug. 1, claiming the country hasn’t sufficiently tackled drug cartels.
Son of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Sweeping Drug Charges
The plea came at a vulnerable moment for the Sinaloa drug cartel, the organization Ovidio Guzmán López’s father helped found.
Mexico Sentences 10 Men to 140 Years Each in Prison for Links to Killing at Cartel Ranch
The men were convicted of killing one person and disappearing two others at a ranch in Jalisco state, where the authorities found piles of shoes, clothing and hundreds of personal items.
Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.
The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.
