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Digital Originals September 22, 2023

Mexico’s fifth largest employer is helping kill Americans. Some Republicans are ready to declare literal war

Mexican cartels employ up to 175,000 people, making them one of the nation's largest employers, according to a new study. Some Republicans are proposing military action.

Homeland Security September 20, 2023

Homeland Security reveals new 'intelligence-driven approach' to combat opioid crisis

Homeland Security Investigations has issued a new 15-page report outlining its strategy to fight the opioid crisis as it says the “United States is facing an unprecedented epidemic of deaths."

Mexican Cartel Violence September 17, 2023

Mexican cartel bases used to spy on enemies, dispatch hitmen

Mexican cartels have set up so called "intelligence centers" in parts of the country. The centers also work as communications hubs so the criminal organizations can keep a watch on authorities and others.

Crime September 15, 2023

Son of Mexican drug cartel kingpin 'El Chapo' extradited to United States

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Mexican drug cartel leader, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Loera, was extradited from Mexico to the United States of Friday.

Ron DeSantis September 14, 2023

DeSantis suggests he is open to launch missiles into Mexico to kill drug cartels: 'Deadly force authorized'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "deadly force" would be authorized at the U.S.-Mexico border under his leadership, declining to rule out missile strikes.

California September 13, 2023

El Chapo's wife is set to be released from prison in California today

The wife of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Emma Coronel Aispuro, reportedly will be freed in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday.

Border security September 7, 2023

Texas land commissioner authorizes law enforcement to patrol cartel hot spot island in the Rio Grande

The Texas land commissioner has authorized Texas law enforcement to patrol a small island in the Rio Grande River after determining that it belongs to Texas.

Homeland Security September 7, 2023

House Homeland Security GOP report accuses Mayorkas of ceding border control to cartels

Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee are putting out a report accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of ceding border control to the cartels.

Illegal Immigrants September 6, 2023

Texas video shows migrant recalling assault, shakedown by cartels at border

Video released by Texas Department of Public Safety officials shows migrants sharing how they were forced to hand over money to cartels to cross the border.

World September 5, 2023

US consulate staff in Mexico told to 'shelter in place' amid border violence

The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico issued an alert Tuesday urging American citizens to shelter in place amid an outbreak of gun violence in the city.

Mexico August 30, 2023

6 men killed in ambush near Mexican border town known for migrant smuggling

Several men were killed in an ambush near the border of Guatemala and Mexico. Violence between two rival cartels has recently erupted in a Mexican town known for migrant smuggling.