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Michael Ballard, director of Intelligence for Global Guardian LLC, told Border Report warned that the scenario could back cartels into a corner and could lead them to make dangerous decisions

The designation unlocks new legal powers but could backfire, with analysts arguing cartels are criminal enterprises, not ideological threats.

From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration.

José Ubico Aguilar, once honored for his service to the military, admitted to brokering cocaine shipments to the U.S.

From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration: - Jalisco New Generation - The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which emerged in 2010, is one of Mexico's largest,…

According to court records, the driver told investigators that he was transporting the ammunition to an individual who would then smuggle it into Mexico

"El Ricky" is responsible for an attack against military personnel in the state of Nuevo Leon that resulted in two soldier deaths

"Los Chapitos" count with nearly 20 properties across Culiacán where they produce edible cannabis products such as gummies, cookies, oils and vaporizers

Mexico's National Institute of Migration (INM) says Chihuahua has the second-largest number of human trafficking cases reported among border states

From Colombia to Venezuela and beyond, organized crime groups have gained notoriety as the immigrant economy brings profit and a steady business model

Authorities say at least 80% of all undocumented immigrants making their way to the U.S. hire smugglers to help them cross into the U.S.