Cartels | DEA.gov
Cartel members engage in a wide range of violent illegal activities aimed at protecting their criminal empires and expanding their profits such as drug trafficking, money laundering, weapons trafficking, …
Drug cartel - Wikipedia
Drug cartels form with the purpose of controlling the supply of the illegal drug trade and maintaining prices at a high level. The formations of drug cartels are common in Latin American countries. …
Drug cartel | Definition, Impact & History | Britannica
Jan 23, 2026 · Drug cartel, an illicit consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition and control the production and distribution of illegal drugs. Drug cartels are extremely well-organized, …
Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico
13 hours ago · The chaotic closure of the El Paso airport overnight Tuesday, which U.S. authorities initially blamed on an incursion by a Mexican cartel drone, brought into sharp focus the growing use …
Designation of International Cartels - United States Department of State
Feb 20, 2025 · Cártel de Sinaloa is a transnational organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is one of the world’s most powerful drug cartels and is one of the largest producers and traffickers of fentanyl and …
Drug cartels news & latest pictures from latintimes.com
1 day ago · All the latest breaking news on Drug cartels. Browse ibtimes archives of photos, videos and articles on Drug cartels.
Did military pursue Mexican cartel drones? Conflicting stories emerge
1 day ago · The airspace over El Paso's international airport was briefly closed Feb. 11 after the Pentagon disabled drones by Mexican cartels, official said.
These Are Drug Cartels Designated as Terrorists by the U.S.
Aug 9, 2025 · President Trump’s directive to the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American gangs and cartels has turned a spotlight on those groups and raised a host of …
The Rise of Militarized Cartels in Mexico - New Lines Institute
Sep 2, 2025 · Cartel Tactics Another development is an increase in Colombian mercenaries, especially in Michoacán. Both CJNG and the United Cartels prioritize recruiting Colombian fighters, with special …
Cartel Definition, Examples, and Legal Implications Explained
Aug 22, 2025 · Learn what a cartel is, how it operates, examples, and its legality. Understand the impact of cartels on supply, pricing, and consumer markets globally.