Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

U.S. targets Mexican companies, individuals for aiding Sinaloa drug cartel

The United States on Tuesday targeted two Mexican companies, along with two Mexican men, for what it said was their role in assisting the infamous Sinaloa Cartel associated with drug lords Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

The U.S. Treasury Department formally identified Juan Manuel Alvarez Inzunza, whom it said was a money launderer, and Jose Olivas Chaidez, whom it said was a distributor, as specially designated narcotics traffickers for their role aiding the cartel.

The move allows any of the two men's assets in the United States to be frozen and prohibits Americans from . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

burned cars puerto vallarta

Puerto Vallarta begins clearing burned vehicles after violent day, no official statements

Puerto Vallarta says crews have started removing burned vehicles, but cooling work slows clearance and...
Questions grow over fuel smuggling at Navy-run ports

Fuel Smuggling Claims Put Navy-Run Ports Under Lens

An investigation alleges a network that shields illegal fuel imports at Navy-run ports, raising questions...
Sheinbaum calls for calm amid widespread roadblocks

Sheinbaum calls for calm amid widespread roadblocks

Sheinbaum urged calm as road blockades spread after the killing of CJNG leader “El Mencho”...
El Mencho killing sparks Puerto Vallarta fires and roadblocks

El Mencho killing sparks Puerto Vallarta fires and roadblocks

Authorities say CJNG leader El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, sparking arson roadblocks and travel...