Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico: Cartel Drug Lords Abruptly Extradited to U.S. Were About to Be Released by Corrupt Judges

Mexico’s top security officials revealed that they had information that some of the 28 top cartel drug lords extradited to U.S. authorities last week could have been released by corrupt judges. The historic move occurred on the same day that Mexico’s security cabinet traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with some U.S. cabinet, military, and law enforcement officials.

Mexico's Public Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch talks during a news conference

Mexico Finally Hands Over Cartel Boss Behind Brutal Texas Assassination — 13 Years Later

Mexico extradited 29 bosses from cartels designated by the Trump administration as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) on Thursday. Included in the list is the accused assassin of a cartel attorney in Dallas who U.S. authorities have wanted for 13 years. The first known image of Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez — “El Gato” — was first revealed by Breitbart Texas.

Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez -- "El Gato" (Breitbart Texas Exclusive)

Mexico May Request Jailed Cartel Kingpin ‘El Mayo’ Be Released by U.S.

Mexican President Sheinbaum revealed that her government is studying a letter sent by jailed drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada asking for help as he faces a possible life sentence and even the death penalty for his crimes as one of the supreme leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel. The letter comes just days after Sheinbaum filed a series of proposed changes to the country’s constitution that would impair foreign investigations and actions against drug cartels even though the U.S. government formally designated the Sinaloa Cartel and five other Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO).

President Claudia Sheinbaum waves as she arrives for a Housing for Wellbeing event, a gove

Mexican President Pushes Changes to Constitution to Protect Cartels from U.S. Government

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum filed a controversial series of changes to the country’s constitution that would essentially block any investigation or action by foreign law enforcement agencies without their permission. The provisions could enable Mexico to criminally pursue anyone involved in those investigations. The changes come after the United States designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and announced the intent to eradicate them.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Tries to Protect Cartels from U.S. Investigations (File Photos

Former Mexican Governor Sends Letter to Trump Over Alleged Cartel Connections of Mexico’s New Consul in Miami

A former Mexican governor sent a series of letters to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, warning him about the alleged cartel connections of Mexico’s new consul in Miami. In the letters, the politician warned Trump to have the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Council properly check the proposed diplomat due to his questionable background.

Former Chiapas Governor Rutilio Escandon (Credit: Facebook- Rutilio Escandon)

Político Mexicano Envía Carta a Trump Sobre Narco-Conexiones de Nuevo Cónsul de México en Miami

Un político mexicano envió una serie de cartas al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald J. Trump, advirtiéndole sobre las supuestas conexiones con cárteles del nuevo cónsul de México en Miami. En la carta, el político advierte a Trump que haga que el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos y el Consejo de Seguridad Nacional investiguen adecuadamente al diplomático debido a sus antecedentes cuestionables.

Former Chiapas Governor Rutilio Escandon (Credit: Facebook- Rutilio Escandon)

Cartel-Connected Mexican Army General Invited to Public Event with Country’s President

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum invited and stood just a few feet away from an infamous Mexican Army General who has been singled out and previously arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice for having alleged ties to drug cartels. The public appearance comes at a time when Mexico’ is facing immense pressure from the U.S. government to eradicate drug cartels or face sanctions and other punitive measures.

Mexican General Salvador Cienfuegos (Top Left) attends an event with Mexcian President Cla

1-in-4 Migrants Deported in Trump’s First Week Not Mexican Nationals

According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the United States repatriated 5,282 migrants to Mexico during the first seven days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. During a Thursday morning press briefing, Sheinbaum told reporters that less than 4,500 returnees were Mexican nationals.

Migrants removed from US to Mexico (U.S. Border Patrol)

Mexico Claims It is Receiving Migrant Flights Without Issues One Day After Colombia’s Refusal

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed her government had been seamlessly working with U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s administration to receive thousands of deported migrants. The comments come just one day after President Trump threatened to impose punitive tariffs on Colombia after President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights. The Colombian president quickly folded under the threats.

Catch and Release - U.S. Customs and Border Protection security agents guide illegal alien

Mexican Mayor Under Investigation Over City-Hosted Cartel Celebration

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an open investigation by the country’s attorney general’s office against the mayor of Coalcoman, Michoacan, over a Christmas party. Government officials in attendance allegedly praised various drug kingpins from Cartel Jalisco New Generation for “their generosity” in giving a large number of gifts to local children.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (AP File Photos)

Mexican President: NY Times Story on Cartel Fentanyl Labs ‘Unbelievable’

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a recent series of New York Times reports about fentanyl production in Sinaloa, calling the stories “not very believable.”  The reports, titled “This is What Makes Us Rich: Inside a Sinaloa Cartel Lab” and “How Mexican Cartels Test Fentanyl on Vulnerable People and Animals,” were published one day earlier.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Mexican Authorities Dissolve Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S.

Mexican immigration authorities dissolved one of the large migrant caravans moving through southern Mexico as they provided the group with bus transportation to other parts of Mexico and promised to help them with their paperwork. The move comes soon after Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum had phone calls with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the threats of tariffs if Mexico does not halt the flow of drugs, migrants, and asylum seekers headed north.

Mexican INM agents offer bus rides and aid to migrants in an attempt to stop one of the ca