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US Fugitive Handovers to Mexico Hit 19 in August Alone — and the Houston Cases Behind Them Tell a Complicated Story

US authorities handed Mexico 10 more fugitives this week, the third such batch in August. Here's what Johnson didn't say, and how Houston fits in.

Latin Times

Disarming Mexican Cartels Is a 'Priority' for Trump, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson Says

The comments address a longstanding Mexican demand that Washington do more to curb the southbound flow of weapons

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U.S. Rejects Mexico's Claims of Bad Faith, Citing Arrest of Child Prostitution Fugitive

For its part, Sheinbaum's administration accused Washington just weeks ago of a lack of reciprocity in similar requests that have been denied, despite both governments highlighting strong cooperation on security matters.

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U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Pushes Back on Sheinbaum Sovereignty Warning, Says Turning Cartel Fight Into Politics Is 'a Missed Opportunity'

Johnson's comments came a day after the Mexican president delivered a speech criticizing U.S. pressure surrounding organized crime investigations involving local officials

Latin Times

U.S. Ambassador Hints at Major Anti-Corruption Push Targeting Mexican Politicians: 'We May Soon See Significant Action'

"Corruption doesn't just slow progress, it distorts it" added Ronald Johnson, adding that it "raises costs, weakens competition, and erodes the trust that markets depend on"

Latin Times

CIA Officers Killed In Mexico: President Sheinbaum 'Not Informed' Of Covert Drug Mission

Two CIA officers working from the US embassy in Mexico were killed alongside two Mexican officials when their car plunged into a ravine after a counter‑narcotics mission in Chihuahua.

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U.S.-Mexican team of investigators successfully shut down secret drug laboratory, but the journey back turns fatal

It was an excellent location for a secret lab.

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Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanations after US Embassy officials die in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend

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U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Celebrates Killing Of El Mencho: 'Respect And Solidarity With Mexican Officials And Law Enforcement'

Ronald Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, celebrated the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on Sunday.

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Mexican authorities kill one of country’s top fentanyl traffickers

Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias ‘El Pichón’, was killed during an anti-drug operation by the Mexican navy in Sinaloa

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Alleged Fentanyl Trafficker Charged With Narco Terrorism Killed By Mexican Forces In Sinaloa

An alleged fentanyl trafficker charged with narco terrorism and money laundering by the U.S. Department of Justice was killed by Mexican forces in Sinaloa, according to a new report.

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Mexican President Sheinbaum Calls For a New 'Protocol' To Deal With Cartels Following Eastern Pacific Strikes

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she asked her foreign minister to hold a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the country, Ronald Johnson, to develop a protocol to deal with criminal organizations following the latest strike agains talleged drug vessels in the eastern Pacific.

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U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Celebrates Extradition Of Chinese Citizen Linked To Jalisco Cartel: 'Sincere Gratitude'

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the extradition of Zhi Dong Zhang, a Chinese citizen alleged to be a top operative for the Jalisco Cartel, after his detention by Cuban authorities

Latin Times

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Celebrates Arrest Of Tren De Aragua Leader: 'Good For The Mexican People'

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the arrest of an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua in the country

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U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Shares Photos of Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrest and Deportation

Handcuffed and heavily guarded, Julio César Chávez's son was deported from the United States to Mexico. The US ambassador released shocking images of the moment Julio César Chávez Jr. crossed the border.

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WATCH: Dozens Of Cartel Leaders Handcuffed By Mexican Troops While Extradited To The U.S.

Cartel leaders could be seen handcuffed and walking in a single line while under custody of Mexican troops as they were extradited to the U.S.

Latin Times

FBI Director Patel Says Trump's Order To Conduct Military Strikes On Cartels Will Increase Fentanyl Seizures

Fentanyl seizures have climbed by 25% in the U.S. since Trump took office, according to FBI director Kash Patel

Latin Times

Mexico Deploys Elite Police Unit To Counter Criminal Organizations In The Arizona-Sonora Border

Mexican authorities deployed an elite unit to counter criminal organizations operating across the Arizona-Sonora border

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DEA Reportedly Managed To Infiltrate Sinaloa Cartel To Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Operations

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reportedly managed to infiltrate the Sinaloa Cartel as it seeks to disrupt its fentanyl-trafficking operations

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Mexico And U.S. Closing In On Deal To Expand Information Sharing, Cracking Down On Fentanyl

Mexico and the U.S. are closing in on a deal to expand information sharing and further crack down on fentanyl trafficking, particularly by reducing the flow of precursor chemicals

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U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Claims Cartels Are 'Going Bankrupt' Due To Enhanced Border Security

U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said cartels are going "bankrupt" as a result of increased fentanyl seizures

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Mexican President Pushes Back on Potential U.S. Drone Strikes on Cartels: 'We Collaborate, We Are Not Subordinate'

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a strong warning against possible U.S. drone strikes on its territory amid reports about the possibility

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This week: House GOP may revive ‘paired voting’ to get floor schedule back on track - Roll Call

The Republican budget reconciliation debate shifts back to the House this week ahead of a two-week recess.

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Mexican President Slams Likely Future U.S. Ambassador Over Potential Military Intervention: 'Not Everything Is On The Table'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum slammed Ronald Johnson, nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to the country, after he said "all options are on the table" to address cartels

Latin Times

Who Is Ronald Johnson, The CIA Veteran and Bukele Ally Chosen By Trump To Be The Next U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

With decades of experience in the CIA and military, Johnson forged a strong partnership with President Bukele to combat gang violence in El Salvador

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