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U.S. Sanctions Casinos and Individuals Linked to Cartel

4/15/2026

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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals and two casinos tied to Mexico's Northeast Cartel.
The casinos are Casino Centenario and Diamante Casino, allegedly laundering money and storing drugs.
Eduardo Islas Valdez oversees smuggling for the cartel.
Attorney Juan Pablo Penilla Rodríguez is accused of aiding cartel communications.
The sanctions freeze U.S. assets and bar business dealings with the designated parties after a coordinated Homeland Security and DEA investigation.

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Story summary

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals and two casinos tied to Mexico's Northeast Cartel.
The casinos are Casino Centenario and Diamante Casino, allegedly laundering money and storing drugs.
Eduardo Islas Valdez oversees smuggling for the cartel.
Attorney Juan Pablo Penilla Rodríguez is accused of aiding cartel communications.
The sanctions freeze U.S. assets and bar business dealings with the designated parties after a coordinated Homeland Security and DEA investigation.