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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 16, 2026United States

U.S. Designates Two More Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

The U.S. government has officially added the Juarez Cartel and the criminal group Los Viagras to its list of foreign terrorist organizations. This designation was published in the Federal Register on Thursday.

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Why It Matters

This designation allows the U.S. government to impose stricter legal and financial sanctions against these groups and their associates, potentially impacting cross-border operations and international law enforcement cooperation.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government officially designated the Juarez Cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
  • The U.S. government officially designated Los Viagras as a foreign terrorist organization.
  • The designations were published in the Federal Register on Thursday.
  • The Juarez Cartel operates along the border with Texas.
  • Los Viagras is a criminal group based in the state of Michoacán, Mexico.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLos Viagras“A criminal group based in Michoacán, Mexico, designated as a terrorist group.”organizationJuarez Cartel“A criminal organization operating near the Texas border designated as a terroris”organizationU.S. Government“The entity responsible for the designation.”otherFederal Register“The official journal of the U.S. government where the designation was published.”