A member of Mexico’s National Guard pleaded guilty to helping a car theft ring supply vehicles from Texas to the Gulf Cartel in Mexico. He would wave through stolen vehicles at the border in exchange for money.
Key Points
Member of Mexico’s National Guard pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
He helped a car theft ring supply vehicles to the Gulf Cartel in Mexico.
Received $150 per stolen vehicle waved through at the border.
Pros
The guilty plea shows progress in uncovering corruption within Mexico’s National Guard.
Cons
The corruption allowed stolen vehicles to be sent to a dangerous criminal organization.