The former leader of the Cartel del Noreste drug cartel pleaded guilty in federal court in San Antonio to several charges of drug trafficking.

Prosecutors say that Gutierrez-Ochoa allegedly used violence to further his drug trafficking.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, has proposed a new measure targeting cartels.

The initial search of the premises revealed more than 275,000 fentanyl pills, 24 pounds of cocaine and nearly 9 pounds of heroin.

Tom Homan has been announced as the incoming Trump administration's "border czar," overseeing America's border sovereignty.

"Something has to be done," former President Donald Trump said.

Seven vehicles and nearly 30 firearms, including machine guns, ammunition and military-style vests and helmets were also seized.

The Texas Department for Public Safety took NewsNation to a river where crews came across several discarded paper bracelets.

Drone disruptors used by Mexican cartels are interfering with aerial operations being conducted by U.S. border officials.

At least 70 people have died and another 51 are missing since Sept. 9.

The Mexican president's claims have sparked debate about U.S.-Mexico cooperation in combating drug cartels.

Two warring cartel factions have clashed in what appears to be a fight for power since the U.S. two of its leaders.

"Cartels do not care about the 100,000 Americans who died last year, they only care about the money they make," he said.

Mexican authorities have already deployed 600 special forces soldiers to the state of Sinaloa.

Tren de Aragua leaders have reportedly given members the green light to open fire on U.S. law enforcement.