Narco-Politicians: Who’s next on the U.S. radar? A full list of names.

Sources familiar with Mexico-U.S. diplomatic exchanges say certain politicians are being flagged internally as "high-risk" — with some allegedly facing visa restrictions, financial monitoring, etc.

In Mexico, political power and organized crime have long shared uneasy proximity. But in recent months, that proximity has become harder to ignore — especially for U.S. authorities now scrutinizing a growing list of Mexican officials for potential ties to drug cartels and money laundering networks.

The most significant shift? It’s no longer just former governors under investigation. Now, sitting governors, high-ranking presidential allies, and even cabinet-level officials are drawing quiet attention from U.S. agencies.

Sources familiar with Mexico-U.S. diplomatic exchanges say certain politicians are being flagged internally as "high-risk" — with some allegedly facing visa restrictions, financial monitoring, or early-stage investigations under anti-corruption frameworks like the Global Magnitsky Act.

Here’s what we know and what’s being whispered in both Washington and Mexico City.

Previously Reported: The Core Five

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda (Baja California) – Reportedly had her U.S. tourist visa revoked, along with her husband’s, amid growing scrutiny over campaign financing and ties to former governor Jaime Bonilla, himself accused in press reports of cartel collusion.

Rubén Rocha Moya (Sinaloa) – Governor of Mexico’s most notorious drug trafficking state, Rocha Moya has been criticized for alleged political shielding of Sinaloa Cartel operations, including weak coordination with federal security forces during high-profile arrests.

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