OFAC sanctions top Cartel del Noreste members for fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, ML, and violence under Executive Orders targeting international drug trafficking and terrorism

The designated individuals include the cartel’s second-in-command, a former police officer, a tactical operations leader, and a narco-rapper, each playing a key role in the organization’s criminal and financial activities. These sanctions, coordinated with U.S. law enforcement, target the cartel’s revenue streams and operational capabilities, aiming to undermine its influence along the U.S.-Mexico border…