Congress February 23 Ex-Navy SEAL puts 'deranged' Mexican drug cartel on notice after violent weekend: 'More like ISIS' Rep. Dan Crenshaw said its time for expanded military action against Mexican cartels after a joint raid killed a "El Mencho" on Sunday.
Mexico February 23 Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.
Mexican Cartel Violence February 23 Trump’s ‘total elimination’ strategy paved way for fall of cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’ Documents reveal the fall of “El Mencho" was the culmination of an aggressive “total elimination" strategy pursued by the U.S. against the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Mexico February 23 Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."
Mexico February 23 Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.
Travel February 23 Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Flash February 23 Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency' Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.
Mexico February 23 Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
Mexico February 23 Tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta recount cartel retaliation after 'El Mencho' killed American tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader "El Mencho" reportedly killed, sparking violent retaliation with burning cars and chaos.
Mexico February 23 Soccer matches postponed after Mexico kills cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ near World Cup host Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.
Mexico February 22 Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.