The Cartels that Have Presence in the CDMX and Which Areas Operate According to the DEA

The U.S. Drug Control Administration (DEA) published its National Drug Threat Assessment 2025 (NDTA), revealing that at least six Mexican cartels operate actively in Mexico City (CDMX). This report highlights the transformation of the capital, previously considered an institutional bastion, into a nerve centre for drug trafficking, storage and distribution, as well as for illicit activities such as money laundering, extortion and human trafficki…