Mexican cartels
Coverage of Mexican cartels in the Nexus archive.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. Democrats raised concerns about USDA staff reductions under the Trump administration impacting the response. The USDA has increased staff and allocated $1.3 billion to combat the threat.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributes six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden’s border policies and Mexican cartels’ inaction. The pests, which can harm livestock, were eradicated since 1966 but have re-emerged, with Rollins stating increased USDA staff and funding to combat the threat.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributes six New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden's 'open-border policies,' citing lax enforcement and Mexican cartel inaction. The pests, which harm livestock by laying eggs in animals, have been confirmed in South Texas and New Mexico. Rollins claims USDA staff focused on screwworm prevention has increased to over 120, despite concerns from Democrats about staff reductions under the Trump administration.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. Cases are reported in South Texas and New Mexico, with concerns over USDA staff reductions impacting eradication efforts. The USDA has allocated $1.3 billion to combat the threat.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. The pest, eradicated in the U.S. since 1966, threatens livestock through infested animals. Rollins stated USDA staff dedicated to combating the screwworm has increased from 10 to over 120, while Democrats raised concerns about recent USDA staff reductions.
- US lawmakers urge Trump to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels
US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to prioritize Chinese money laundering networks linked to Mexican cartels during his meeting with Xi Jinping. A congressional hearing highlighted these networks as 'financial fuel' for cartels, enabling them to threaten US borders and distribute drugs.
- How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs
Raids on South African farms have uncovered meth labs linked to Mexican networks, indicating Mexican cartels are using these farms as meth production hubs.
- Seven Indicted in Alleged Prison-Run Drug Network Linked to Cartels
Seven individuals, including four undocumented reentrants, were indicted for a fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking network led by a state inmate linked to Mexican cartels. The case followed an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
- U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
The U.S. has captured Eugenio Molina-Lopez, an alleged drug kingpin with a $10 million bounty on his head. He is accused of leading a gang that trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
- U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
The U.S. has captured Eugenio Molina-Lopez, an alleged drug kingpin with a $10 million bounty, accused of leading a gang that trafficked cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
- Mexican Cartels Targeting Americans in Timeshare Fraud Scams, FBI Warns
The FBI has warned of an increase in timeshare fraud scams targeting American property owners, with criminals exploiting victims through false pretenses. Mexican cartels are reportedly behind these schemes that trick timeshare owners into paying large sums of money.