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PinnedMexican Drug Cartels Forge Disturbing Alliances with China for Money LaunderingIn a shocking development, Mexican drug cartels have entered into sinister alliances with criminal organizations in China to facilitate…Feb 8, 20241Feb 8, 20241
A Beginner’s Guide to TariffsTariffs might sound like a big, intimidating word you’d hear in a political debate, but they’re actually pretty straightforward. Think of…Jan 27Jan 27
How a Trump Presidency Could Impact the Sinaloa Cartel Amid Leadership ArrestsThe Sinaloa Cartel, long regarded as one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world, faces unprecedented challenges…Jan 20Jan 20
What I LOVED About Living in MexicoAs I sit down to pen my reflections on wintering in the vibrant tapestry that is Mexico, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of…May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
What I Missed About the US While Living in MexicoAs the sun set on my second winter in Mexico, I found myself reflecting on the myriad of experiences this vibrant country had gifted me…Apr 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024
Cartels and Culture of the Infamous Tierra CalienteGrowing up, whenever I’d say where my parents’ are from, Tierra Caliente, people would shoot me this surprised look, like they’d just…Mar 12, 2024Mar 12, 2024
Will Mexico’s President be Tried as a Narco?While in Michoacán, Ken Salazar, the US Ambassador to Mexico, faced questions about a report from a North American media outlet alleging a…Mar 7, 2024Mar 7, 2024
How a DEA Agent’s Killer Was Set Free and Started The Caborca CartelRafael Caro Quintero, a name that resonates with the echoes of Mexico’s tumultuous drug trade history. Once a notorious figure behind bars…Mar 5, 2024Mar 5, 2024
Bishop approves ‘pact’ between the Church and CartelIn a place like Tierra Caliente, where violence and insecurity are rampant, Bishop Salvador Rangel of Chilpancingo-Chilapa has become quite…Feb 29, 2024Feb 29, 2024
