Antonio Cruz
Coverage of Antonio Cruz in the Nexus archive.
- US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state
The U.S. State Department suspended all government activities in Michoacan due to a 'threat against American interests' from cartels, gangs, and criminal organizations. This warning required halting even avocado inspections necessary for exports. The western state of Michoacan is noted as having high organized crime activity.
- US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat
The United States suspended avocado inspections and government operations in Michoacan due to a threat to U.S. interests. The local governor stated that this temporary halt was intended to safeguard workers following recent arrests linked to extortion. The suspension could disrupt exports, as the western state is Mexico's leading exporter of avocados to the U.S.
- Coast Guard dog helps find over 400 kilos of ‘hidden’ cocaine, resulting in 3 arrests
A U.S. Coast Guard dog at USCG Base Miami Beach discovered 407 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a boat, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The vessel, a 46-foot Seahorse fishing boat arriving from the Bahamas, was stopped by the Coast Guard, and the suspects face charges of conspiracy to import cocaine.