US Slaps Sanctions on Mexican Businesses, Individuals for Drug Activities

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on 15 Mexican businesses and six individuals Wednesday for their support of a major drug cartel. "The Los Cunis drug trafficking organization is one of the most powerful and violent drug cartels in Mexico," said John E. Smith, the acting chief of the Treasury's foreign assets control. "Today's designation marks the first step in dismantling its significant business network. These businesses and individuals will no longer be...

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