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, …
Cartel - Wikipedia
A cartel is a group of independent market participants who collaborate with each other and avoid competing with each other in order to improve their profits and dominate the market.
Drug cartel | Definition, Impact & History | Britannica
Feb 11, 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 …
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.
Designation of International Cartels - United States Department of …
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 …
National Counterterrorism Center | Terrorist Groups
New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) is one of the most powerful and violent cartels in Mexico and is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl and other illicit drug flows into the United …
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 …
The US now considers these cartels and gangs terrorist groups
Feb 22, 2025 · Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Sinaloa cartel are among the two gangs and six drug cartels the US has officially designated as foreign terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long …
How Mexican cartels are using drones, now and in the future
2 days ago · In Mexico, criminal groups use drones for a wide range of purposes, including reconnaissance against law enforcement and drug smuggling.
Mapping Weaponized Drone Attacks Attributed to Mexican Drug …
4 days ago · New NCITE research shows 221 cartel drone attacks from 2021–2025, highlighting CJNG leadership, rising violence, and expanding threats near the U.S. border.