Border War
Drug Wars: When a ‘Cartel’ Really Isn’t
Mexico’s drug cartels are many things: murderous, dangerous and remarkably effective at smuggling huge quantities of illegal drugs into the United States. But are they really cartels? Cartels are organizations that control prices and production. They often divide territories, rig bids and engage in other collusive acts. On the international relations front, the Organization... »
Rise in Militia Groups Seen Across the US
August 12, 2009 Associated Press WASHINGTON – Militia groups with gripes against the government are regrouping across the country and could grow rapidly, according to an organization that tracks such trends. The stress of a poor economy and a liberal administration led by a black president are among the causes for the recent rise, the report from... »
Reuters Reports, Mexico cartels go bargain gun shopping in Houston
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Mexican drug gangs looking for weapons powerful enough to stop a vehicle, penetrate a bullet-resistant vest or confront an army detachment need look no further than the Houston area’s 1,500 gun shops, where merchandise is priced to move. Guns like the Barrett M-82 sniper rifle, the AK-47 and Bushmaster .223 are among... »
Border Patrol Agent Dies While on Patrol
Friday, May 22, 2009 Del Rio, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection suffered the loss of a Border Patrol agent Thursday morning, while on duty along the Texas border in Del Rio, Texas. While working with other agents, Senior Patrol Agent Cruz McGuire, a 47-year-old Del Rio native was tracking a group of illegal... »
Mexican Border
Welcome to the “Border War” section. In this section of Intelligence Magazine we will discuss the issues south of the United States and its impact on the security of the United States. Stay tuned for the latest info. »