| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
Mexiko. Cartel drone attacks growing exponentially in Mexico, Colombia
Mexiko. Cartel drone attacks growing exponentially in Mexico, Colombia
A recent report by Fox News highlights a phenomenon that’s long been on the radar of irregular-warfare scholars but is now stepping into plain view: criminal organisations in Latin America are rapidly advancing their use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) — not just for smuggling, reconnaissance or logistics, but for attacks. The article cites the dramatic uptick of drone-borne threats in Mexico and Colombia. (SMALL WARS JOURNAL, USA, 24.11.2025)