This article examines the implications of the U.S. government’s expanding approach to designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and the associated legal concept of “material support.

In February, Mexico sent 29 cartel figures — including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985 — to the U.S. for prosecution.

José Adolfo Macías Villamar (‘Fito’) was recently extradited from Ecuador to the US to face sundry charges for leading the notorious ‘Los Choneros’ ga ...

In February, Mexico sent 29 cartel figures — including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985 — to the U.S. for prosecution.

Politics Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER June 20, 2025 at 4:08 pm EDT + Caption ...

A close ally of fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” for years orchestrated a prolific drug trafficking operation, using a semi-submersible and other methods to avoid ...