The State Department spokesperson said, “Ensuring the region’s mineral wealth drives growth rather than violence will unlock greater opportunity for legitimate companies to invest in the region.” The…
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Mexican National Sentenced for Human Smuggling Along U.S.- Mexico Border
Officials say they will “aggressively target and dismantle” human smuggling operations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the sentencing of a transnational human smuggler. Ofelia Hernandez Salas of…
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DOJ Pursues Revocation of Citizenship for Naturalized Criminals and Fraudsters
Officials cite concealed crimes and alleged misrepresentation in court-approved revocations and pending complaints. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two naturalized citizens had their citizenship revoked…
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Mexican Government Eliminates Cartel Leader in Coordination with U.S.
Cartel members have wreaked havoc across multiple cities in the region. The Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) reported that Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) leader Nemesio…
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FCC Seeks Standardization of Phone Unlocking Regulation
The agency waived a provider-specific mandate due to fraud and theft. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently waived a 2007 rule requiring that all Verizon phones be unlocked…
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U.S. Receives 37 Cartel Members from Mexico
International cooperation continues between the two countries as President Trump’s administration continues to address crime. The Security Cabinet of Mexico agreed to send 37 fugitives, who face a…
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FBI Investigates $400,000 Lobster Theft
The increase in cargo theft has become a nationwide issue, costing businesses billions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the theft of $400,000 worth of live…
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Operation Southern Spear Targets Narcotics Trafficking
Secretary Hegseth announced the operation that has taken out drug-running vessels in the U.S. Southern Command. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently announced Operation Southern Spear as the U.S.…
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Defense Secretary Explains Strikes on Narcotics Runners
He says the military strikes are “on behalf of the self-defense of the American people.” U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave an in-depth rationale regarding President Donald…
Read MoreDOJ Charges Three Chinese Nationals in Biological-Material Smuggling Case
Federal investigators allege Chinese scholars tied to the University of Michigan lab attempted to bring undeclared biological samples into the U.S. Federal prosecutors have charged three research scholars…
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