Summary
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on four people connected to the Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste, including rapper El Makabelico. The sanctions focus on cutting off money flows from illegal activities like drug trafficking and money laundering.
Key Facts
- The US sanctioned four individuals linked to Cartel del Noreste.
- Among those sanctioned is Ricardo Hernandez, known as rapper El Makabelico.
- The Treasury claims El Makabelico's events help launder money for the cartel.
- Three other sanctioned individuals are identified as Abdon Rodriguez, Antonio Romero, and Francisco Esqueda.
- The cartel is involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.
- Cartel del Noreste is considered a major violent organization in Mexico.
- The US previously sanctioned other members of the cartel earlier this year.
- DEL Records, El Makabelico’s label, has not commented on the sanctions.
