How Much Control Do Mexican Criminal Groups Really Have in the US?

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We have spent the last 15 years investigating organized crime in the Americas from the ground up. Now, on our audio channel, you can hear the best of our investigative and analytic work – from the Patagonia to the Rio Grande Valley to the Andean mountains. Narrated to you by our investigators, we will highlight the human side of this scourge and explain the intricacies of this multifaceted industry. Find it on Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music, or wherever you get your audio content.

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How Much Control Do Mexican Criminal Groups Really Have in the US?

InSight Crime

7 minutes 39 seconds

1 month ago

How Much Control Do Mexican Criminal Groups Really Have in the US?

The mounting pressure from the US government on Mexico’s criminal groups has fueled an inflated narrative about their reach — one that may overstate their operational capabilities north of the border.

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, his administration has launched a series of initiatives under the banner of “Operation Take Back America,” to “ensure the total elimination” of criminal organizations.

How Much Control Do Mexican Criminal Groups Really Have in the US? | Written by Victoria Dittmar and Natalia Hidalgo, and read by Victoria Dittmar.

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