The probe follows reports that operatives from Mexican and Colombian cartels are joining Ukraine's International Legion to master first-person-view (FPV) drone warfare. These networks aim to import battlefield skills to Latin America to use against rivals and security forces, a trend underscored by the recent capture of a Colombian mercenary in the Zaporozhye region.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Mexico Launches Official Probe Into Drug Cartels in Ukraine
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Two armed men appearing in a viral video claim to be members of criminal syndicates operating in Ukraine, causing the Mexican government to investigate the footage's authenticity. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a federal review of the social media clips to determine if drug cartel operatives are deployed as combatants on the Ukrainian front.
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