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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Mexican Cartel Accused of Fuel Theft

The Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) refinery in Salamanca. State of Guanajuato, Mexico. — The Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) refinery in Salamanca. State of Guanajuato, Mexico.
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By Maya Averbuch

December 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM UTC

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The US Treasury added Mexico’s Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel to its sanctions list, blaming the criminal group for fuel theft that undercuts global energy markets.