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A look at the 8 Latin American crime groups designated as terrorist organizations by the US
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

A look at the 8 Latin American crime groups designated as terrorist organizations by the US

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The United States government is formally designating eight Latin American organized crime groups that also operate in the U.S. to be “foreign terrorist organizations.” They are involved in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling and extend their territory through violence. Here’s a look at the eight Latin American drug cartels labeled as foreign terrorist organizations: Sinaloa Cartel — Mexico …

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US deports ex-Gulf Cartel chief known for hyper-violent tactics to Mexico
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US deports ex-Gulf Cartel chief known for hyper-violent tactics to Mexico

India Today  

The US government deported drug lord Osiel Cardenas on Monday, transferring custody of the ex-Gulf Cartel chief known for hyper-violent tactics to Mexican authorities at the border city of Tijuana, two federal government officials told Reuters. Prior to his capture in a 2003 gun battle, Cardenas presided over some of the bloodiest gang violence in Mexico's turbulent past, blamed for …

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Mexico nabs Zetas cartel leader Jose Maria Guizar Valencia
7 years, 1 month ago

Mexico nabs Zetas cartel leader Jose Maria Guizar Valencia

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Authorities said Friday they have arrested dual U.S.-Mexican citizen Jose Maria Guizar Valencia, the alleged leader of the Zetas drug cartel. Mexican National Security Commissioner Renato Sales identified the suspect only as “Jose Maria,” but a federal official who was not authorized to be quoted by name confirmed Guizar Valencia’s last name. Under a ‘Wanted’ page online, …

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Mexican cartel leader who dismembered six-year-old girl while she was still alive jailed for life
7 years, 8 months ago

Mexican cartel leader who dismembered six-year-old girl while she was still alive jailed for life

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former Mexican drug …

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Mexico drug cartel makes more dealing iron ore
10 years, 11 months ago

Mexico drug cartel makes more dealing iron ore

Associated Press  

LAZARO CARDENAS, Mexico — Forget crystal meth. The pseudo-religious Knights Templar drug cartel in western Mexico has diversified to the point that drug trafficking doesn’t even rank among its top sources of income. The cartel counts illegal mining, logging and extortion as its biggest moneymakers, said Alfredo Castillo, the Mexican government’s special envoy sent to restore the rule of law …

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Big Data Stares Down the Human Slave Trade
11 years, 2 months ago

Big Data Stares Down the Human Slave Trade

Wired  

From burner phones to Bitcoin, human traffickers stay at the front of the tech curve. “Pushing people toward cloud-based systems is imperative,” says Sarah Jakiel, deputy director of the Polaris Project, an anti-trafficking organization based in Washington, DC. Infographic: Thomas Porostocky | Data courtesy of the Polaris Project Now Polaris is getting the chance, thanks to a new partnership. The …

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Ending the “ruthless leadership” of the Zetas?
11 years, 7 months ago

Ending the “ruthless leadership” of the Zetas?

Al Jazeera  

On Monday morning, Mexican security forces captured Miguel Angel Trevino, the leader of the brutal Zetas cartel. However, the impact of his arrest on the Zetas – the overall levels of drug trafficking, violence and organised crime – and US-Mexican security cooperation remain fraught with uncertainty. What is nearly certain is that his arrest will have no effect on the …

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Drug Kingpin Of Zetas Cartel Captured In Mexico
11 years, 8 months ago

Drug Kingpin Of Zetas Cartel Captured In Mexico

NPR  

Drug Kingpin Of Zetas Cartel Captured In Mexico Enlarge this image toggle caption AP Photo/Mexican Attorney General's Office website AP Photo/Mexican Attorney General's Office website The leader of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels was captured on Monday in a city across the border from Texas. The man, Miguel Ángel Trevino Morales, also known as "Z-40," was reportedly captured …

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