Narcotrafficking

Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as ‘El Chapo’, requested extradition to Mexico in a handwritten letter dated April 23 to a Brooklyn federal court. The Sinaloa Cartel leader demands respect for his legal rights and challenges evidence from his 2019 trial. Guzmán remains in a maximum-security prison in Colorado.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni accompanied National Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva in a drug destruction operation at Grupo S.A. plant in El Talar. Over 800 kg of cocaine, marijuana, and synthetic drugs were incinerated, along with more than 1,800 kg of chemical precursors. The destroyed material is estimated to be worth over 4 billion pesos on the illegal market.

A seized Volkswagen Tiguan in Córdoba contains $80 million in cash, unveiling a complex plot of narcotrafficking, fraud, and mystery. Juan Cruz Vera Peusso, detained in Bouwer for alleged frauds, is linked to the case. The mystery remains about the vehicle's last user and the reason for the millions left inside.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

U.S. President Donald Trump invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House following a 15-minute phone call aimed at easing diplomatic tensions. Petro highlighted Colombia's progress in anti-narcotics efforts and requested direct communications between the governments. The meeting is being arranged by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombia's Foreign Minister.

Ouaihid Ben Faïza, a narcotrafficker sentenced until 2029, returned to Vendin-le-Vieil prison on November 24, 2025, after a controversial leave granted for a job interview. The judicial decision, despite an unfavorable opinion from the prosecutor's office, has sparked outrage among prison unions. The Ministry of Justice confirms he respected the schedule without incident.

November 22, 2025 Reported by AI

Nearly 6,200 people gathered in Marseille on Saturday to pay homage to Mehdi Kessaci, killed on November 13 by two motorbike assassins. The event, organized by the Conscience association founded by his brother Amine, was marked by emotion and calls for justice against narcotrafficking. Politicians from all sides joined the silent white march.