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Mexican cartels say they aren't worried about Trump's orders: Reporter's notebook

ABC News just spent two nights with members of one of the largest cartels in Mexico as they explained their operations in a town just across the border from the US.

ABC News - 20h

Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.

Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.

CBS News - 3d

What would happen if the US military went after cartels on Mexican soil?

Experts say any incursion could come with serious repercussions, include violence against US tourists. Evan Hafer, a popular veteran and founder of Black Rifle Coffee , was on Joe Rogan’s podcast ...

The Guardian - 3d

Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion

Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.

CBS News - 6d

Trump Wants a War With Cartels—and May Just Get One

An executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations will expand prosecutors' jurisdictions, affect relations with Mexico, and risk blowback for which the US is unprepared.

Wired - 6d

Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions

Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses ...

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto

Toronto police have seized over 835 kilograms of cocaine that is alleged to have ties to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump said he will label Mexican cartels as terrorists in his inaugural speech. What’s at stake?

President confirms push to ‘wage war’ on drug cartels; critics say he should stop US arms used in drug war. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Al-Qaida, Hezbollah, the Islamic State – ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"

Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico

The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Mexico offers protection to famed corridos singer after drug cartel death threats

Authorities in Mexico are offering famed corridos singer Natanael Cano and other artists state protection after a drug cartel in northern Mexico publicly threatened them, prosecutors say

ABC News - Jan. 7

10 gunmen killed in shootout with police amid cartel turf battles

The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.

CBS News - Jan. 7

A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target

A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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