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Justice Department April 16

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."

Mexican Cartel Violence April 10

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.

US April 9

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.

Trump's First 100 Days April 3

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.

Mexican Cartel Violence April 1

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.

Border security March 31

Texas claims border islands used by Mexican cartels, asks Trump admin to secure and defend

Texas has claimed more islands along its southern border with Mexico as part of the state in an effort to combat drug cartel criminal activity.

Border security March 31

Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure 'loophole' cartels use to flood US with fentanyl

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urges the Trump administration to close a "loophole" in the CBP’s Entry Type 86, fearing it facilitates unchecked fentanyl shipments into the U.S.

Opinion March 29

After cartels killed my husband, my family waited 40 years for justice. Thanks to Trump, it’s finally here

President Donald Trump's actions against the Mexican drug cartels are helping to bring justice to the families of those hurt by those criminal organizations.

House Of Representatives March 26

'Not a valid excuse': Tensions mount over possible House committee on Mexican drug cartels

Rep. Dan Crenshaw and his allies are pushing House GOP leaders for a committee on Mexican drug cartels.

Illegal Immigrants March 25

Illegal immigrant in Texas who purchased thousands of rounds for Mexican drug cartel gets 5 years in prison

An illegal immigrant in Texas who purchased thousands of rounds of ammunition for a Mexican drug cartel was sentenced to more than five years in prison.

Crime March 24

Sanctuary policies fuel Latin American gangs smuggling drugs, endangering Americans: former DEA agent

A retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent revealed how Mexican cartels, U.S. gangs and sanctuary cities are fueling America's drug crisis.