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United Statesabout 3 hours ago·Stable·ELEVATED 50

Man pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiracy charge linked to Mexican cartel

The guilty plea signifies ongoing efforts to combat organized crime, though the cartel's influence remains a significant challenge for security forces.

Erick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel alongside drug lord ‘El Mencho’, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in the U.S. His involvement represents a significant crackdown on a powerful and violent drug trafficking organization.
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Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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