Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Trump's announcement to label Mexican cartels as "terrorist organizations" upon taking office on January 20th has sparked strong reactions from Mexico, raising concerns about potential unilateral US actions and the implications for bilateral relations.
Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Trump's announcement to label Mexican cartels as "terrorist organizations" upon taking office on January 20th has sparked strong reactions from Mexico, raising concerns about potential unilateral US actions and the implications for bilateral relations.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Faces Mexican Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump plans to label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations upon his January 20, 2025 inauguration, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's strong rejection due to concerns over potential US military intervention and sovereignty violations.
Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Faces Mexican Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump plans to label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations upon his January 20, 2025 inauguration, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's strong rejection due to concerns over potential US military intervention and sovereignty violations.
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44% Bias Score
Four Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartels' IEDs in Michoacan
Four Mexican soldiers died in two separate IED attacks in Michoacan, Mexico, within one week, marking a significant escalation of cartel violence; the devices, likely intended to deter rivals, were found near drug labs.
Four Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartels' IEDs in Michoacan
Four Mexican soldiers died in two separate IED attacks in Michoacan, Mexico, within one week, marking a significant escalation of cartel violence; the devices, likely intended to deter rivals, were found near drug labs.
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32% Bias Score
Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartel IED in Michoacan
A drug cartel's improvised land mine killed two Mexican soldiers and injured five others in Michoacan, Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number of soldiers killed by such devices to eight since 2018; the army had previously reported 42 injuries from IEDs in the first seven months of 2023 alone.
Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartel IED in Michoacan
A drug cartel's improvised land mine killed two Mexican soldiers and injured five others in Michoacan, Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number of soldiers killed by such devices to eight since 2018; the army had previously reported 42 injuries from IEDs in the first seven months of 2023 alone.
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28% Bias Score
Mexican Congressman Assassinated in Veracruz
Mexican Congressman Benito Aguas Atlahua of the ruling coalition's PVEM party was shot dead in Veracruz state on Monday; another man was also found dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating, but haven't released details on the circumstances or the number of attackers. This follows a string of...
Mexican Congressman Assassinated in Veracruz
Mexican Congressman Benito Aguas Atlahua of the ruling coalition's PVEM party was shot dead in Veracruz state on Monday; another man was also found dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating, but haven't released details on the circumstances or the number of attackers. This follows a string of...
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28% Bias Score
Culiacan Violence Soars After Sinaloa Cartel Arrest
The arrest of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada triggered a violent power struggle, resulting in at least 425 deaths and over 500 disappearances in Culiacan, Sinaloa, since September 9, 2024, causing widespread fear and disruption to daily life.
Culiacan Violence Soars After Sinaloa Cartel Arrest
The arrest of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada triggered a violent power struggle, resulting in at least 425 deaths and over 500 disappearances in Culiacan, Sinaloa, since September 9, 2024, causing widespread fear and disruption to daily life.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Cartel Terrorist Designation Threatens US-Mexico Relations
President-elect Donald Trump's threat to label Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations has provoked a strong rebuke from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, raising concerns about potential US military intervention and severely strained bilateral relations.
Trump's Cartel Terrorist Designation Threatens US-Mexico Relations
President-elect Donald Trump's threat to label Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations has provoked a strong rebuke from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, raising concerns about potential US military intervention and severely strained bilateral relations.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Responds to Trump's Immigration Policy Announcement, Emphasizing Mexico's Sovereignty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Donald Trump's announcement of stricter immigration policies, emphasizing a cooperative, respectful relationship with the U.S. while asserting Mexico's sovereignty. She stated that Trump did not mention any intervention in Mexico during his announceme...
Sheinbaum Responds to Trump's Immigration Policy Announcement, Emphasizing Mexico's Sovereignty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Donald Trump's announcement of stricter immigration policies, emphasizing a cooperative, respectful relationship with the U.S. while asserting Mexico's sovereignty. She stated that Trump did not mention any intervention in Mexico during his announceme...
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32% Bias Score
Mexican Soldiers Killed by Drug Cartel IED
A drug cartel-planted improvised land mine in Michoacan, Mexico, killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others on Tuesday after the soldiers discovered three dismembered bodies near an abandoned cartel encampment; this is the latest in a series of attacks using IEDs by cartels in the region.
Mexican Soldiers Killed by Drug Cartel IED
A drug cartel-planted improvised land mine in Michoacan, Mexico, killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others on Tuesday after the soldiers discovered three dismembered bodies near an abandoned cartel encampment; this is the latest in a series of attacks using IEDs by cartels in the region.
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44% Bias Score
TD Bank Employee Arrested in \$670 Million Money Laundering Scheme
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, was arrested and charged with money laundering conspiracy for his alleged role in a scheme that moved over \$670 million through the bank, resulting from systemic failures in the bank's transaction monitoring that allowed cartels to launder money; the bank ...
TD Bank Employee Arrested in \$670 Million Money Laundering Scheme
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, was arrested and charged with money laundering conspiracy for his alleged role in a scheme that moved over \$670 million through the bank, resulting from systemic failures in the bank's transaction monitoring that allowed cartels to launder money; the bank ...
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36% Bias Score
"Mexican Congressman Assassinated in Veracruz"
"Mexican congressman Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the ruling coalition's Ecologist Green Party, was shot dead in Veracruz state on Monday along with Agustin Linares; authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack."
"Mexican Congressman Assassinated in Veracruz"
"Mexican congressman Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the ruling coalition's Ecologist Green Party, was shot dead in Veracruz state on Monday along with Agustin Linares; authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack."
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36% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Rejects Potential U.S. Military Intervention in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential U.S. military invasion to combat drug cartels, emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty and commitment to a positive relationship with President Trump, despite past threats of military action by Trump.
Sheinbaum Rejects Potential U.S. Military Intervention in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential U.S. military invasion to combat drug cartels, emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty and commitment to a positive relationship with President Trump, despite past threats of military action by Trump.
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52% Bias Score