Los Viagras
Coverage of Los Viagras in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum keeps ICE deaths abroad in focus as US steps up claims of cartel-government ties
Mexico's week saw heightened U.S.-Mexico tensions as DEA Administrator Terry Cole claimed the Mexican government and cartels are 'one and the same,' a claim rejected by Mexico's Security Cabinet. A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican-sourced lettuce at Taco Bell locations also sparked a health advisory. Meanwhile, Mexico filed criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexican nationals since Trump's second term began.
- U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The U.S. has designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican criminal groups recognized by the U.S. for similar designations.
- US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican cartels under similar designations. The move aims to enable more aggressive U.S. actions against these groups and their supporters, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio citing threats to U.S. security and interests.
- US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican cartels under similar labels. The move aims to enable more aggressive U.S. actions against these groups and their supporters.
- US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining existing groups like the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The move increases pressure on Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration and follows designations under the Trump administration starting in February 2025.
- US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. government has designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican cartels under similar designations. The move increases pressure on Mexico's administration following recent indictments of officials linked to cartels.