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05/06/2025
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By Cassie B.
Mexican president rejects Trump’s offer to deploy U.S. troops against cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy U.S. troops in Mexico to combat drug cartels, calling Mexican sovereignty “sacrosanct” and “not for sale.” Trump accused Sheinbaum of being “so afraid of the cartels she can’t even think straight,” escalating tensions over border security and drug trafficking. During a tense phone call, Trump […]
04/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump weighs tying U.S. drug prices to cheaper global rates, sparking pharma backlash
President Trump revives a plan to lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to cheaper rates paid in other nations. Americans pay nearly triple for drugs compared to patients abroad. Panicked pharma leaders call the policy an existential threat, warning it could stifle innovation and disrupt the healthcare market. The plan mirrors a 2020 […]
03/05/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to combat fentanyl crisis
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and 10% on Chinese goods to combat fentanyl trafficking. Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the U.S. China responded with a 20% tariff increase, further destabilizing global markets. The White House framed the tariffs as a “drug war” to protect American […]
03/02/2025
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By Cassie B.
Mexico extradites notorious cartel leaders to U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero, amid Trump tariff threats
Mexico extradited 29 high-profile cartel leaders, including Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. to address drug-related violence and avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs. Caro Quintero, linked to the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, faces U.S. charges and a potential death penalty. The extradition includes aging cartel figures like Vicente Carrillo Fuentes and younger […]
02/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump stands firm on tariffs: Mexico, Canada, and China face new trade measures over fentanyl crisis
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports effective March 4. The tariffs aim to combat fentanyl trafficking, which caused 72,776 US deaths in 2023. The White House reports insufficient progress from Mexico, Canada, and China in curbing drug flow. Diplomatic efforts, including meetings with […]
02/25/2025
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By Cassie B.
Cartel-linked train heists in Mojave Desert steal millions in Nike sneakers
Organized gangs with ties to Mexican cartels are targeting freight trains in the Mojave Desert, stealing high-value Nike sneakers and other goods worth millions. Railroad thefts have surged by 40% in 2024, costing over $100 million, with thieves using methods like cutting air hoses to halt trains. Many perpetrators are illegal aliens, with ringleaders like […]
02/24/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump border czar vows to “wipe drug cartels off the face of the earth,” targets finances to end corruption
Border Czar Tom Homan pledges to dismantle Mexican drug cartels by targeting their financial networks, aiming to “wipe them off the face of the Earth.” The Trump administration has designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling unprecedented financial and military action, including potential U.S. strikes in Mexico. Homan reports a 95% reduction in illegal immigrant […]
02/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump administration secures historic U.S.-Mexico military border patrol agreement
The U.S. and Mexican militaries agreed to conduct coordinated patrols along the southern border to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The agreement includes increased information sharing and immediate communication methods, formalized by a Joint Statement of Understanding. The collaboration is a result of President Trump’s border security efforts, with significant drops in illegal crossings […]
02/21/2025
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By Cassie B.
Mexico warns U.S. against sovereignty violations as Trump targets drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vows to protect Mexico’s sovereignty after the U.S. labels six major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The U.S. designation raises fears of potential unilateral military action against cartels operating in Mexico. Sheinbaum emphasizes Mexico will not tolerate foreign intervention, insisting on collaboration over subordination. The Trump administration pledges to use […]
02/20/2025
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By Cassie B.
U.S. designates Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, unleashing financial warfare
Trump administration designates Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to combat drug and human trafficking. FTO designation allows financial sanctions, asset freezes, and prosecution of supporters to disrupt cartel operations. Military and intelligence operations intensify, with spy planes and drones surveilling cartel regions and border areas. Strategy targets transnational criminal groups beyond Mexico, reflecting a […]
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