U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould meets with Guatemalan leaders to strengthen joint efforts against cartel networks
Sep 24, 2026 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney Ryan Raybould and Criminal Chief Fabio Leonardi of the Northern District of Texas traveled to Guatemala this week to expand cooperative efforts with Guatemalan justice‑sector partners to prosecute transnational cartels and disrupt the financial networks that support them.
From the announcement
“Cartels are not just violent criminal organizations—they are global financial machines built to exploit international borders. And We will not allow those borders to protect them,”
“Our message is unequivocal: we will follow their money, expose their networks and work with our Guatemalan partners to bring every facilitator, broker and launderer to justice. If you move cartel money, we will find you.”
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- Northern District of Texas
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