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2026-02-24 Caribbean-Latin America

Mexican Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum says using force against cartels violates their civil rights, talk of engaging in ‘war’ with cartels is right-wing talking point after sending 92 cartel leaders north

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Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-24 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1799 views ] Top
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1 A great way to dispose of unwanted rubbish. They'd get broken out of prison in Mexico or squeal during their trials. A clever move.

Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-24 02:09|| 2026-02-24 02:09|| Front Page Top

2 She has chosen poorly.

If we have proof of any trail from the cartels to her and she knows we know, she has to be thinking of Maduro.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-02-24 07:14|| 2026-02-24 07:14|| Front Page Top

3 Not an unexpected attitude, considering they bankrolled her election.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-02-24 08:29|| 2026-02-24 08:29|| Front Page Top

4 State Dept slammed with hundreds of calls from Americans trapped in Mexico

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-24 09:42|| 2026-02-24 09:42|| Front Page Top

5 "We are experiencing an unusually heavy volume of calls. Your current wait is 427 minutes."

Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-24 09:54|| 2026-02-24 09:54|| Front Page Top

6 Rescue team heading to Mexico to free American tourists trapped amid cartel violence

Crisis response group Grey Bull Rescue has launched operation "Condor Reach" to help Americans trapped in Mexico evacuate amid the Jalisco New Generation cartel’s violent unrest after the death of leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, otherwise known as "El Mencho," on Sunday.

The veteran-led nonprofit founder, Bryan Stern, a multiple-tour combat veteran, told Fox News Digital the operation is "war-zone level" and nuanced, with team members deployed on Monday.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-24 10:01|| 2026-02-24 10:01|| Front Page Top

7 They'd get broken out of prison in Mexico

Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-24 10:46|| 2026-02-24 10:46|| Front Page Top

8 Intended for domestic consumption perhaps?

Actively cooperating with the US and Trump against the drug terrorists is probably a quick path toward getting assassinated and the people you care murdered.

Posted by Chantry 2026-02-24 10:46|| 2026-02-24 10:46|| Front Page Top

9 a quick path toward getting assassinated

Mar-a-Lago security breach prompts new warnings: 'How many chances does one man get?'

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-24 11:11|| 2026-02-24 11:11|| Front Page Top

10 Just like her predecessor, she is a cartel cunt through and through.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-02-24 11:11|| 2026-02-24 11:11|| Front Page Top

11 Number 8 above is my personal pick. Not sure if it will enable her to reach FRA however.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-24 12:04|| 2026-02-24 12:04|| Front Page Top

12

Any doubts she is owned by the Cartel?

Posted by NN2N1 2026-02-24 12:27|| 2026-02-24 12:27|| Front Page Top

13 Sounds to me like Claudia is walking a tightrope between Trump and the cartels. I can't imagine that she's feeling very comfortable right now.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-02-24 13:10|| 2026-02-24 13:10|| Front Page Top

14 Did Mexico WANT cities to burn? Ex-CIA chief RICK DE LA TORRE's revelations will challenge everything you thought you knew about cartels

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-24 15:26|| 2026-02-24 15:26|| Front Page Top

15 The tell will be if she goes after “ her “ cartel- the Sinaloas.

Posted by Knuckles Grundy1702 2026-02-24 16:57|| 2026-02-24 16:57|| Front Page Top

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