Cartel members engage in a wide range of violent illegal activities aimed at protecting their criminal empires and expanding their profits such as drug trafficking, money launderin

Drug cartels form with the purpose of controlling the supply of the illegal drug trade and maintaining prices at a high level. The formations of drug cartels are common in Latin Am

A cartel is a group of independent market participants who collaborate with each other and avoid competing with each other in order to improve their profits and dominate the market

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Feb 24, 2026 · A business cartel is a group of otherwise legal firms that secretly agree to fix prices or divide markets rather than compete. Examples include pharmaceutical compa

6 hours ago · GUADALAJARA, Mexico — At least 73 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of

Jun 1, 2026 · Investigative reporting, analysis, and research on Mexican organized crime, cartel conflict, security, and narco politics.

Jun 24, 2026 · Members of a cartel generally maintain their separate identities and financial independence while engaging in cooperative policies. Cartels can either be domestic o

May 13, 2026 · The Mexico cartel update for early 2026 reflects significant changes in territorial control following the September 2024 split of the Sinaloa Cartel into the Chapit

May 16, 2025 · Using the official territory maps, operational narratives, and years of experience tracking cartel turf wars, I analyzed how much of Mexico’s 32 states are under