Who currently leads the Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG, and Cartel del Noreste (CDN)?
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Example questions concerning leadership, organizational structure, and financial activity.
Who currently leads the Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG, and Cartel del Noreste (CDN)?
How has cartel leadership structure changed since the 2025 FTO designations?
What does OFAC's designation of the CDN "narcoterrorism network" reveal about its command structure?
How is the Cartel of the Suns organized, and how does it differ from Mexican cartel models?
What roles do casinos and timeshare fraud play in cartel financing, according to CDN and CJNG OFAC documents?
Example questions concerning alliances, network adaptation, and criminal governance.
What does social network analysis reveal about alliance structures among Mexican cartels?
How do "dark network" alliances shift when a leader is captured or killed?
What are the key findings of the Lantia Consultores dataset on Mexican illicit network alliances?
Which criminal networks in Latin America and the Caribbean are considered most threatening, according to EL PAcCTO's mapping?
How does criminal governance shape fentanyl markets on Mexico's northern border?
Example questions concerning statutory authorities, designations, and executive actions.
What is the legal basis for designating a cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)?
How does the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 apply to modern cartel/TCO enforcement, such as Tren de Aragua?
What authorities does IEEPA (50 U.S.C. §§ 1701–1708) give the President over cartel-related sanctions?
How do 8 U.S.C. § 1189 and 18 U.S.C. § 2339B work together on FTO designation and material-support prosecutions?
What is the timeline of 2025 executive orders addressing cartels, fentanyl, and border security?
How does Executive Order 14367, designating fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction, affect enforcement authorities?
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