HUGE Victories: Trump’s Tariff Threats Big Results, Dangerous Cartel Leader Arrested

Mexican Authorities Detain Cartel Leader “El Ricky” Following Trump-Driven Border Security Measures

On February 3, 2025, Ricardo González Sauceda, also known as “El Ricky” or “Mando R,” a high-ranking leader of the notorious Mexican Cartel del Noreste, was apprehended in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. This significant arrest followed an agreement between Mexico’s President and former U.S. President Donald Trump, which aimed to bolster border security. González Sauceda was targeted for capture due to two outstanding arrest warrants related to attempted homicide, among other criminal offenses.

The cartel leader has also been connected to multiple incidents involving extortion, homicide, and direct assaults against Mexican federal forces, according to Laredo Morning Times. Furthermore, he is implicated in the deaths of two soldiers during an attack orchestrated against the Mexican military in Nuevo Laredo.

The operation leading to González Sauceda’s arrest was a collaborative effort among Mexico’s Navy, National Guard, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Security and Citizen Protection. However, the arrest incited a wave of violence in Nuevo Laredo, with widespread gunfights and roadblocks proliferating throughout the city.

In response to the unrest, Nuevo Laredo’s Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas took to Facebook to warn residents. “Family, we have (situations of risk) in several areas of the city,” she posted at approximately 8:49 a.m. on Monday, advising citizens to remain indoors to ensure their safety. The Mayor assured the public of her ongoing coordination with law enforcement authorities and pledged to provide updates as the situation developed. Similarly, the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo issued a warning to its personnel, advising them to shelter in place due to reports of extensive violence across the city.

The backdrop to these developments involves Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s decision to deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers to the border. This strategic move came after Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, prompting a quick response from Sheinbaum to temporarily halt these tariffs in exchange for increased border security efforts. This agreement came about within 48 hours of the tariffs being announced.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also committed to a $1.3 billion plan aimed at reinforcing border security. Trudeau outlined this initiative, stating it would involve “new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl.”

The economic repercussions of Trump’s tariffs were swift, resulting in a temporary one-month pause in taxation against both Mexico and Canada while negotiations continue. This action is part of a broader effort by Trump to curb the influx of fentanyl and illegal immigration into the United States. The tariffs, set at a steep 25% on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China, took effect on Saturday and have already begun influencing currency markets. Within a day, the Canadian dollar plummeted to a value unseen since 2003, while Mexico’s peso depreciated by 2%.

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