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DEA Director accuses high-level Mexican officials of cartel collaboration
DEA Director Terry Cole has accused high-level Mexican officials of direct collaboration with drug cartels, specifically the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). During recent interviews, Cole stated that U.S. Department of Justice investigations have exposed government corruption networks that facilitate criminal activities.
Cole highlighted a recent indictment involving ten Mexican officials and former officials, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, who are accused of conspiring to traffic drugs and protect the 'Los Chapitos' faction in exchange for bribes. Additionally, Cole identified Juan Carlos Valencia, known as 'El Pelón,' as a top priority target within the CJNG.
Despite these accusations, Cole emphasized the strong bilateral cooperation between the DEA and Mexican security authorities, noting that he maintains daily communication and intelligence exchange with Mexico’s Security Secretary, Omar García Harfuch. Regarding potential unilateral U.S. operations on Mexican soil, Cole stated that such actions would be subject to the direct orders of the President of the United States.
Entities
CJNG · DEA · Drug Enforcement Administration · Omar García Harfuch · Rubén Rocha Moya · Sinaloa Cartel · Terry Cole · United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Derek Maltz called for a high-level operation to arrest and extradite Rubén Rocha Moya to the United States. elportaldelanoticia.com · eltiempomx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The accusations against Rubén Rocha Moya involve drug and weapons trafficking.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other Sinaloa officials are accused of links to the Sinaloa Cartel. elportaldelanoticia.com · eltiempomx.com · www.uniradiosonora.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · www.yucatan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rubén Rocha Moya returned to his duties as Governor of Sinaloa after a 112-day leave. elportaldelanoticia.com · eltiempomx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rubén Rocha Moya should be arrested and extradited to the United States. elportaldelanoticia.com · eltiempomx.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The DEA will only conduct unilateral operations in Mexican territory if ordered by the President of the United States. www.portadanacional.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · actualidad.rt.com · buenosdiasbcs.com · canal44.com
- [● 26 SOURCES] High-level Mexican officials are working directly with drug cartels. www.portadanacional.com · www.uniradiosonora.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · noticiaslatam.lat · www.uniradiobaja.com · +20 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The DEA maintains daily communication and intelligence exchange with Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch. www.portadanacional.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · tribuna.com.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · www.adnsureste.info · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] A recent indictment accuses 10 Mexican officials and former officials, including Rubén Rocha Moya, of conspiring to traffic drugs and protect 'Los Chapitos'. www.uniradiosonora.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · www.yucatan.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · +15 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Juan Carlos Valencia, 'El Pelón' of the CJNG, is a top priority for the DEA. www.uniradiosonora.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · eltiempomx.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · buenosdiasbcs.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Trump administration. www.uniradiosonora.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · www.marquesina.mx · diarioamanecer.com.mx
- [● 9 SOURCES] Juan Carlos Valencia, known as 'El Pelón', is a top priority for the DEA regarding the CJNG. buenosdiasbcs.com · yucatanalamano.com · www.uniradiosonora.com · www.adnsureste.info · eltiempomx.com · +4 more