U.S. targets Mexico cartel money networks with crypto crackdown amid rising military strikes and border tensions.
San Francisco authorities have targeted convenience stores in the Tenderloin, shutting down or suing businesses linked to drug activity and illegal sales, under a curfew law enacted in July 2024. The effort aims to reduce lawlessness in high-crime areas, with plans to expand the program.
The FAA temporarily shut down El Paso airport after U.S. Customs deployed a laser to counter drones, without FAA coordination. The incident highlights growing drone threats from Mexican cartels and the challenges of inter-agency coordination amid expanded law enforcement powers.
Following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes in late February, Mexico has faced a surge in cartel violence, especially in Jalisco. Despite this, the government has mobilized nearly 100,000 security personnel and advanced equipment to secure the 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, assuring FIFA and the public of safety for the tournament starting June 11.