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Treasury Sanctions Guatemalan DTOs Supporting Major Mexican Cartels

Treasury Sanctions Guatemalan DTOs Supporting Major Mexican Cartels

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ThreatCluster •November 13, 2026 at 18:49 UTC
  • •U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Guatemalan DTOs for aiding major Mexican cartels.
  • •The sanctions target organizations crucial for drug trafficking logistics.
  • •Coordinated actions with the State Department highlight a unified approach to combat narco-terrorism.

On November 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Los Mendoza and Los Huistas Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) for their support of the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG, both designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. These Guatemalan DTOs are crucial for drug trafficking operations, controlling key corridors for narcotics entering the U.S. The sanctions aim to disrupt the logistics networks that facilitate the trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The actions were taken under Executive Orders targeting international drug proliferation and terrorism. The Department of State concurrently designated Los Lorenzanas as an FTO and SDGT. This coordinated effort underscores the U.S. government's commitment to combatting drug-related violence and terrorism in the region.

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2026-11-13
Treasury sanctions Guatemalan DTOs
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Los Mendoza and Los Huistas DTOs for supporting the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
Home.Treasury
2026-11-13
State Department designates Los Lorenzanas
The State Department designated Los Lorenzanas as both an FTO and SDGT in a concurrent action.
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What organizations were sanctioned?
The Los Mendoza and Los Huistas Drug Trafficking Organizations were sanctioned for their support of the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
What is the significance of these sanctions?
These sanctions aim to disrupt key logistics networks that facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S., targeting organizations linked to major cartels.
How does this affect U.S. drug policy?
The actions reflect a continued commitment to combat narco-terrorism and drug-related violence in Central America and the U.S.