US Sanctions 4 People and 11 Firms Tied to Northeast Cartel

In October 2026, the United States sanctioned four individuals and eleven companies in Tamaulipas for links to the Northeast Cartel. The sanctions cite connections to horse racing and political campaigns, with one person accused of financing campaigns of political candidates. Mexico's financial intelligence unit blocked the accounts of the fifteen designated individuals and companies. The network traces back to Los Zetas.