Cartels | DEA.gov
Cartel members engage in a wide range of violent illegal activities aimed at protecting their criminal empires and expanding their profits such as drug trafficking, money laundering, weapons trafficking, …
Drug cartel - Wikipedia
Drug cartels form with the purpose of controlling the supply of the illegal drug trade and maintaining prices at a high level. The formations of drug cartels are common in Latin American countries. …
Drug cartel | Definition, Impact & History | Britannica
Jan 23, 2026 · Drug cartel, an illicit consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition and control the production and distribution of illegal drugs. Drug cartels are extremely well-organized, …
Latest updates on cartel activity in Arizona and Mexico as of early ...
Latest updates on cartel activity in Arizona and Mexico as of early February 2026, based on recent reports from news sources, government announcements, and investigations. In Mexico, Mexican …
Drug cartels news & latest pictures from latintimes.com
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Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico
1 day ago · The chaotic closure of the El Paso airport overnight Tuesday, which U.S. authorities initially blamed on an incursion by a Mexican cartel drone, brought into sharp focus the growing use of ...
Designation of International Cartels - United States Department of State
Feb 20, 2025 · Cártel de Sinaloa is a transnational organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is one of the world’s most powerful drug cartels and is one of the largest producers and traffickers of fentanyl and …
The Rise of Militarized Cartels in Mexico - New Lines Institute
Sep 2, 2025 · Cartel Tactics Another development is an increase in Colombian mercenaries, especially in Michoacán. Both CJNG and the United Cartels prioritize recruiting Colombian fighters, with special …
National Counterterrorism Center | Terrorist Groups
New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) is one of the most powerful and violent cartels in Mexico and is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl and other illicit drug flows into the United States and …
How could Mexico’s drug cartels respond to US military actions?
Jan 22, 2026 · A dangerous scenario is that Mexico's cartels retaliate by intentionally increasing the potency of drugs they smuggle into the United States.