Mexico and the United States are intensifying their fight against drug cartels. The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the location and prosecution of criminal group leaders. Specifically, this concerns operators of the Sinaloa Cartel in Tijuana, who have been charged with 'narcoterrorism'. In Bahía de Banderas, a video was captured showing a municipal official handing money to a person linked to the Jalisco Cartel. Mexican authorities are conducting operations based on intelligence, maintaining a state of alert due to threats of explosions and attacks on federal forces. Meanwhile, the European Union is provisionally applying the free trade agreement with Mercosur, despite disputes over its impact on European agriculture.
Mexico and US Increase Pressure on Drug Cartels
Authorities in Mexico and the US announce rewards for cartel leaders, conduct special operations, and discuss new laws. The EU provisionally applies a trade agreement with Mercosur.