Treasury Sec. Bessent BREAKING: Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent Announces Sanctions on Sinaloa Cartel Financiers The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action against the financial backers of the Sinaloa Cartel , one of the most notorious criminal organizations in the world. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions targeting six individuals and seven entities involved in money laundering and financial crimes that help fund the cartel's drug trafficking operations. Cracking Down on Cartel Financing In his announcement, Secretary Bessent emphasized that economic security is national security , reinforcing the Trump administration’s commitment to dismantling cartel networks through financial sanctions and law enforcement efforts. "Our administration is committed to cutting off their funding and neutralizing the threat through all available tools. The Sinaloa cartel has invaded our southern border, smuggled lethal fentanyl, and dest...
Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — July 23, 2025 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Christian Caban and the reappointment of Monesia Brown to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees , reinforcing the state’s commitment to strong leadership in higher education. Christian Caban Joins the Board Christian Caban, a community leader and entrepreneur, currently serves as the Leon County Commissioner for District 2 . In addition to his role in local government, Caban is the Principal of Wolf Hospitality Group , a growing business venture rooted in the region. He brings significant civic experience, serving on the Juvenile Justice Board for Circuit 2 , the Leon County Value Adjustment Board , and the Downtown Tallahassee Redevelopment Commission . Caban earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical science from Florida State University , and his appointment marks a continued effort to integrate loc...