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Mexico Extradition of Caro Quintero and 28 Others Averts Potential US Tariffs
Mexico extradited 29 prisoners, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. on Thursday, a move coinciding with high-level talks to prevent the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports.
Mexico Extradition of Caro Quintero and 28 Others Averts Potential US Tariffs
Mexico extradited 29 prisoners, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. on Thursday, a move coinciding with high-level talks to prevent the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports.
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36% Bias Score
Eight Criminal Groups Designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration designated eight criminal groups, including the Sinaloa Cartel and MS-13, as foreign terrorist organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, expanding the government's ability to target them.
Eight Criminal Groups Designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration designated eight criminal groups, including the Sinaloa Cartel and MS-13, as foreign terrorist organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, expanding the government's ability to target them.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's $40 Million Methamphetamine Seizure Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexico announced the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine and 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors worth nearly $40 million in Sinaloa state, part of increased efforts to combat drug trafficking amid pressure from President Trump, following a recent deployment of 10,000 soldiers to the border re...
Mexico's $40 Million Methamphetamine Seizure Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexico announced the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine and 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors worth nearly $40 million in Sinaloa state, part of increased efforts to combat drug trafficking amid pressure from President Trump, following a recent deployment of 10,000 soldiers to the border re...
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48% Bias Score
Sophisticated Drug-Smuggling Tunnels Pose Major Challenge to U.S. Border Security
Mexican drug cartels have built dozens of advanced tunnels, complete with rail systems, to smuggle drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border, posing a major challenge for authorities despite efforts to dismantle them, including the recent discovery of an exceptionally complex tunnel in Texas.
Sophisticated Drug-Smuggling Tunnels Pose Major Challenge to U.S. Border Security
Mexican drug cartels have built dozens of advanced tunnels, complete with rail systems, to smuggle drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border, posing a major challenge for authorities despite efforts to dismantle them, including the recent discovery of an exceptionally complex tunnel in Texas.
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Cartels Defiant Amid Trump's Crackdown
Despite President Trump's designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and threats of military action, cartel members openly displayed smuggled weapons and fentanyl, and described their human smuggling operations, showing their continued operation with no signs of slowing down.
Mexican Cartels Defiant Amid Trump's Crackdown
Despite President Trump's designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and threats of military action, cartel members openly displayed smuggled weapons and fentanyl, and described their human smuggling operations, showing their continued operation with no signs of slowing down.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Extradited 29 Drug Traffickers to U.S. Under Trump Pressure
Mexico extradited 29 alleged drug traffickers, including Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for 40 years for killing a DEA agent, to the U.S. under pressure from President Trump who threatened tariffs; the extraditions include members of cartels designated as terrorist organizations.
Mexico Extradited 29 Drug Traffickers to U.S. Under Trump Pressure
Mexico extradited 29 alleged drug traffickers, including Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for 40 years for killing a DEA agent, to the U.S. under pressure from President Trump who threatened tariffs; the extraditions include members of cartels designated as terrorist organizations.
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44% Bias Score
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City Parking Garage
Marco E., a 32-year-old Dutch drug lord convicted of cocaine smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was shot dead in a Mexico City parking garage, as reported by Mexican media, though his death is unconfirmed.
Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City Parking Garage
Marco E., a 32-year-old Dutch drug lord convicted of cocaine smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was shot dead in a Mexico City parking garage, as reported by Mexican media, though his death is unconfirmed.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Border Security Operation: Initial Results and Expert Concerns
Following increased US pressure, Mexico reported 139 arrests, 82 seized weapons, and one ton of drugs in a week-long border security operation; however, experts warn of the militaristic approach's potential to worsen violence and impunity, noting concerns about the National Guard's effectiveness and...
Mexico's Border Security Operation: Initial Results and Expert Concerns
Following increased US pressure, Mexico reported 139 arrests, 82 seized weapons, and one ton of drugs in a week-long border security operation; however, experts warn of the militaristic approach's potential to worsen violence and impunity, noting concerns about the National Guard's effectiveness and...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Considers Redesignating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering redesignating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, potentially leading to military intervention in Mexico and strained US-Mexico relations, despite previous failures and internal opposition. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential targets...
Trump Considers Redesignating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering redesignating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, potentially leading to military intervention in Mexico and strained US-Mexico relations, despite previous failures and internal opposition. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential targets...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers and Dealers Over Cartel Violence
Mexico filed lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers and stores for supplying firearms to cartels; 200,000-500,000 U.S. guns are smuggled into Mexico yearly, and 75% of 50,000 high-caliber guns seized in Mexico came from the U.S., fueling cartel violence and thousands of deaths.
Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers and Dealers Over Cartel Violence
Mexico filed lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers and stores for supplying firearms to cartels; 200,000-500,000 U.S. guns are smuggled into Mexico yearly, and 75% of 50,000 high-caliber guns seized in Mexico came from the U.S., fueling cartel violence and thousands of deaths.
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48% Bias Score
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