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U.S. Treasury sanctions Mexican companies accused of aiding Sinaloa cartel’s fentanyl production

U.S. Treasury sanctions Mexican companies accused of aiding Sinaloa cartel’s fentanyl production

Summary

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a group of companies and individuals in Mexico. These entities are accused of helping the Sinaloa cartel obtain chemicals to produce fentanyl, a powerful drug.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Treasury sanctioned companies in Mexico for allegedly aiding the Sinaloa cartel.
  • These companies are accused of supplying chemicals for fentanyl production.
  • A total of 12 companies and 8 individuals were targeted by the sanctions.
  • The businesses involved are linked to pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and real estate.
  • The implicated faction is led by the sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the cartel's former leader.
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