Maduro orders the Air Force to be “alert and ready” to defend Venezuela.

 

US labels Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization.

 

Senate approves new law with 42 years in prison for cartels and police officers committing extortion.

 

US attacks another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing three, as Trump signals possible talks with Maduro.

 

DHS: Drug cartels offering bounties to kill ICE officers.

 

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean.

 

Terrorist groups from Venezuela like Tren de Aragua among them, arise tensions for the U.S.

 

U.S. sends three warships toward the coast of Venezuela, Maduro mobilises 4.5 million militia members.

 

14 suspects linked to powerful Sinaloa cartel arrested in Spain amid kidnapping and murder investigation.

 

Mexican Drug Lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Arrested in U.S.

 

Children in El Salvador go to trial for using "drug gang" signals.

 

70% of all illegal firearms used by Mexican drug cartels come from the US.

 

Mexico and United States agree to freeze the traffic of arms flowing into to Mexico.

Guatemala's congress approves state of siege despite protests.

Drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán found guilty on all counts in federal trial.

FBI adds cartel leader Rafael Caro-Quintero to most wanted list.

Drug Enforcement Administration releases reports on Caro Quintero as leader of the Pacific Cartel.

Tlahuac delegate is being investigated for drug cartel connections.

Drug cartels are suspected to be funding election campaigns with illegal money.

Mexico targets suppliers, buyers in move against fuel theft.