Taking Down the Sinaloa Cartel: A Conservative Stand for Law and Order
By Hotspotnews
The U.S. Department of State’s recent announcement of a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, alias “El Ruso,” marks a decisive step in the fight against the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dangerous criminal enterprises threatening American communities. As conservatives, we applaud this move as a clear commitment to law enforcement, border security, and the protection of our nation from the scourge of drugs and violence.
Ponce Félix, the leader of Los Rusos, the armed wing of the Sinaloa Cartel’s La Mayiza faction, is no small-time thug. He’s a key player in a Foreign Terrorist Organization responsible for flooding our streets with fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. These drugs, smuggled across our porous southern border, have fueled an overdose crisis that’s tearing apart families and communities. The FBI reports that Ponce Félix has been indicted multiple times in California for racketeering, drug trafficking, firearms violations, and money laundering—crimes that strike at the heart of public safety and national security.
Under President Trump’s “America First” agenda, the Narcotics Rewards Program is a powerful tool to hold these criminals accountable. By targeting figures like Ponce Félix, the program sends a message: the United States will not tolerate those who profit from poisoning our citizens and undermining our sovereignty. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about dismantling the cartels that exploit weak borders and lax policies to wreak havoc.
Conservatives have long called for stronger measures to secure our borders and combat the drug trade. The Sinaloa Cartel, co-founded by the notorious “El Mayo,” thrives in part because of decades of failed policies that neglected enforcement and prioritized open borders over American lives. The $5 million bounty on Ponce Félix is a step toward correcting that failure, but it must be paired with broader action: bolstering border security, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring swift justice for those who violate our laws.
We urge Americans to support this effort and report any information about Ponce Félix to the DEA. This fight is about more than one cartel leader—it’s about reclaiming our streets, protecting our families, and restoring order. The Trump administration’s focus on disrupting transnational crime is a reminder that strong leadership and unwavering resolve are the antidote to the chaos cartels bring. Let’s stand firm in defense of our nation.