The Gulf Cartel, one of the most dangerous and ruthless criminal organizations operating on our southern border, has taken its barbarity to new heights—or rather, new altitudes. In a chilling video shared through cartel messaging groups, the Escorpiones faction of the Gulf Cartel demonstrates how it arms drones with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to carry out attacks against rivals, law enforcement, and anyone else unlucky enough to be in their way. Set against the background of a narco-ballad, this isn’t just propaganda—it’s a declaration of war.
The video, reportedly filmed recently in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, a mere stone’s throw from Donna, Texas, showcases the cartel’s latest terror tactics. This is no isolated incident. The Escorpiones have been locked in a bloody turf war with the Metros faction out of Reynosa, both battling for control over lucrative drug and human smuggling routes. This isn’t a Hollywood movie—it’s reality, just miles from American soil.
The Escorpiones, true to their reputation, have embraced explosives as their weapon of choice. Breitbart Texas previously revealed that William Louis Anhert, a former U.S. Army soldier, was arrested in June for allegedly training cartel members to build IEDs. The cartels initially used these explosives to defend rural routes, but now they’ve escalated to using drones to drop bombs on police convoys. In one confirmed attack, cartel drones targeted armored vehicles used by Tamaulipas law enforcement, leaving no doubt about the sophistication of these operations.
The Metros faction, not to be outdone, has also been tied to the use of explosives. In September, a massive explosion in Reynosa killed two people. At first, officials laughably claimed it was due to improperly stored fireworks for a church event. Months later, authorities had to eat their words after discovering explosive devices in the rubble. The government’s attempts to downplay these incidents only highlight their inability—or unwillingness—to confront the cartels head-on.
This is what open borders and weak leadership breed. While Democrats wring their hands over imaginary crises, real terror unfolds just across the Rio Grande. These cartels aren’t content with killing each other—they’re targeting law enforcement and inching closer to American towns. The Biden administration’s disastrous border policies have done nothing but embolden these thugs. If the border isn’t secured and law enforcement given the tools to fight back, it’s only a matter of time before these tactics spill over into the United States.
The message couldn’t be clearer: America needs strong leadership to secure the border and crush these cartels. The Gulf Cartel isn’t just Mexico’s problem—it’s ours. And unless action is taken, the drone attacks and IEDs won’t stay south of the border for long.
