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Mexico hands suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to US authorities, minister says

Mexico has handed an alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to authorities in the United States, where he is wanted for money laundering and drug trafficking. Read More

‘Brother Wang,’ Accused of Being Drug Cartel Fixer, Is Arrested in Cuba

Zhi Dong Zhang, who escaped house arrest in Mexico this summer, is accused of supplying cartels with fentanyl from China, smuggling and money laundering millions under the alias “Brother Wang.” ... Read More

Alleged Chinese drug trafficker recaptured in Cuba after escaping Mexican custody

Mexican authorities have announced the recapture of Zhi Dong Zhang, a Chinese national accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl into the U.S. Read More

America Loves Cocaine Again—Mexico’s New Drug King Cashes In

“‘Mencho’ is the most powerful drug trafficker operating in the world ... fentanyl-smuggling corridor from Mexico have been left unstaffed. Officers stationed there were sent to process detained ... Read More

Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that U.S. individuals are involved in smuggling fuel into the country, following a Reuters investigation into the illicit trade that showed how ... Read More

How long can Mexico’s president straddle populism and pragmatism?

In her first year in office, Claudia Sheinbaum has deftly managed tensions with the US and at home. But the pressure is starting to mount ... Read More