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Armed Civilians Attack Jalisco State Police With Explosive Drones, Injuring One Officer

Colotlán was one of several municipalities across the country that experienced unrest from members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Feb. 22 following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of the Jalisco cartel.

Latin Times

Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals

Closure of airspace draws attention to crime groups’ high-powered weapons – and may give Trump an excuse to attack

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Four Cars Impacted In Mexico After Improvised Device Explodes In Sinaloa Law Enforcement Facility

An improvised device exploded outside a law enforcement facility in Sinaloa, damaging four cars, according to a new report

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Drone Attacks In Mexico More Than Doubled Last Year: Report

Drone attacks in Mexico more than doubled last year compared to the one prior as cartels increasingly use such devices in their operations, according to a new report

Latin Times

Baja California Officials Say Drug Cartel Behind Explosive Drone Attack on Police Station

Authorities believe the drone attack may be connected to a separate incident that occurred last month in Ensenada. In that case, the offices of the anti-car-theft and anti-kidnapping units were vandalized, and several police vehicles were set on fire.

Latin Times

U.S. Consulate Calls On Citizens To Avoid Tijuana Area After Mexican Prosecutor's Office Is Targeted By Drone Strike

A drone attack targeted the prosecutor's office in Tijuana, located in the border with California

Latin Times

Mexican and Colombian Cartel Members Reportedly Infiltrating Ukraine's International Legion to Boost Drone Warfare Skills

Cartel operatives are reportedly exploiting Ukraine's limited vetting of foreign recruits, where background checks are rare and credentials often go unverified, allowing individuals with criminal ties to enlist with minimal oversight.

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Mexican Cartels Immersed In Arms Race And Getting As Sophisticated As Paramilitary Groups: Report

Mexican cartels are immersed in an arms race and getting as sophisticated as paramilitary groups, according to a new report

Latin Times

DHS Seeks To Invest More Than $100 Million In Anti-Drone Plan as Lawmakers Eye Restrictions on Domestic Use

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing to spend more than $100 million on counter-drone systems, even as lawmakers move to restrict the use of drones for surveillance inside the United States.

Latin Times

Drone 'Arms Race' at Southern Border Escalates Stakes Between Local Law Enforcement And Cartels

Local law enforcement agencies along the U.S.-Mexico border are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence-powered drones to track drug traffickers and migrants, while Mexican cartels are flying their own drones into U.S. territory

Latin Times

Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Reveals He Made Thousands Of Dollars a Month Flying Explosive-Laden Drones

A former member of the Jalisco Cartel revealed he made thousands of dollars a month flying drones for the criminal organization

Latin Times

Former Jalisco Cartel Member Details Use of Explosive Drones by Elite Unit 'Fuerzas Especiales Mencho'

During operations, drone operators were ordered to strike rival groups, targeting vehicles and camps. In some cases, the former hitman said the drones were also used against Mexican authorities.

Latin Times

DHS Official Warns Mexican Cartels Will Begin Using Drones To Conduct Attacks At The Border

U.S. authorities said they fear Mexican cartels will begin using drones to carry out attacks at the southern border

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