narcoterrorism
Coverage of narcoterrorism in the Nexus archive.
- De la Espriella says Colombia will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' on August 7
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced the country will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' initiative on August 7. He stated Colombia will actively combat narcoterrorism, replacing what he described as a previous government's complacency.
- De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, led Colombia's presidential first-round election with 44% of the vote, surpassing Senator Iván Cepeda, who received 41%. De la Espriella, promising a harsh anti-crime strategy inspired by El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele, will face Cepeda in a June 21 runoff.
- De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Aberaldo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, led Colombia's presidential first round with 44% of the vote, surpassing progressive candidate Iván Cepeda. De la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' promised a crime crackdown modeled after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. A runoff is scheduled for June 21.
- Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia’s presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Pro-Trump candidate Aberaldo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential race with 44% of the vote, surpassing progressive senator Iván Cepeda (41%). De la Espriella, who promises a crackdown on crime modeled after El Salvador's Bukele, faces Cepeda in a June 21 runoff. Experts doubt his strategy can replicate Bukele's success due to Colombia's size and complexity.
- US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea on April 19, 2026, killing three people. The Trump administration's campaign against 'narcoterrorism' has resulted in 181 deaths since September 2025, despite no confirmed evidence of drug-laden vessels. Critics question the legality of the strikes, and the military has not provided proof of drug trafficking in these operations.
- Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism, and Drug Trafficking
René Arzate-García, also known as La Rana, an alleged Tijuana plaza boss for the Sinaloa Cartel, has been charged with narcoterrorism, material support of terrorism, and drug trafficking. The charges represent serious federal offenses related to organized crime and terrorist financing.
- 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. took custody of 37 Mexican nationals wanted for serious federal crimes including narcoterrorism, material support to foreign terrorist organizations, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and drug trafficking offenses. These fugitives were transferred from Mexico to face charges around the United States.