Cartel
US military strikes cartel boat in the Caribbean, while a Pentagon laser mistakenly targets party balloons near El Paso, mistaking them for cartel drones. Meanwhile, news breaks about cartel goons hiring teen hitmen and Americans potentially paying to bring back alleged cartel members to the US.
About Cartel
Cartels are organized criminal groups involved in illicit activities.
Insights
- cartel creators is up 31.55% from the previous week.
- cartel engagements is up 33.68% from the previous week.
- cartel mentions is up 33.09% from the previous week.
- cartel posts created is up 70.6% from the previous week.
Engagements: [----------] (24h)
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[--] Week: [----------] +34%
[--] Month: [-----------] -40%
[--] Months: [-------------] +133%
[--] Year: [--------------] +143%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-06-14
Engagements by network (24h): X: [---------] YouTube: [----------] News: [------] Instagram: [------] Reddit: [-----] TikTok: [---------]
Mentions: [------] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
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[--] Week: [------] +33%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-17
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15
Mentions by network (24h): X: [-----] YouTube: [-----] News: [--] Instagram: [--] Reddit: [---] TikTok: [-----]
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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Cartel in the last [--] hours which is down 10% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +32%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-02
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15
The most influential creators that mention Cartel in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [---------] |
| @daddyyankee | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @UCXRloA7YFgCfd6sU2_Y12cA | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @soyfabiandicosta | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @robotracks1 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @elcarteldesantatv | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @sjampainehsan | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @jauriasanta | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @yvescorten_ | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @elamericano4kt | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
Sentiment: 44%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 44%
Daily Average: 46%
[--] Week: 42% +2%
[--] Month: 42% -3%
[--] Months: 42% -14%
[--] Year: 42% -9%
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-12-15
1-Year Low: 13% on 2025-12-05
Most Supportive Themes:
- US Military Action Against Cartels: (45%) Posts supporting the US military's actions against cartels, particularly in Venezuela, highlighting the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the fight against drug trafficking.
- Criticism of Political Figures' Cartel Ties: (30%) Posts alleging or highlighting connections between political figures and cartels, often used to criticize their policies or legitimacy.
- News on Cartel Activities and Investigations: (25%) Sharing of news articles and reports detailing cartel operations, investigations, and legal proceedings, such as the 'Cartel de los Soles'.
Most Critical Themes:
- Concerns over US Intervention and Sovereignty: (60%) Posts questioning the US military's actions in other countries, raising concerns about sovereignty, potential for escalation, and the justification for intervention.
- Skepticism of US Motives and Propaganda: (40%) Posts suggesting that US actions are driven by ulterior motives, or that the narrative presented is propaganda, particularly concerning interventions in Latin America.
Top Cartel Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"IMG Academy in Bradenton agreed to pay a more than $1.7 million settlement for accepting tuition from families tied to a Mexican drug cartel"
Instagram Link @10tampabay 2026-02-16T23:35Z 78.5K followers, [----] engagements
"🟢📰#Antequera✝#Cofrades #SemanaSanta2026 👉 Mara Victoria Barn Ortiz en el Cartel del Lunes Santo de los Estudiantes: Nac sin saber el da y ya me esperaba Ella un Lunes Santo de cuna con Banda Verde en el alma". Toda la noticia: https://f.mtr.cool/lvcktiqrzf@estudiantesatq"
Instagram Link @elsoldeantequera 2026-02-16T17:59Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Whoever hasnt seen this Aaron and Logan here are very fortunate to have encountered their guardian angels in the form of the cartel. Very glad they didnt Just drive off Please anyone from USA when traveling in Latin America be very careful where you drive. They are fortunate that found a crew with a heart. In the end they dont wanna hurt tourists s dont make their job more difficult please. Stay with friends and try to learn the language and customs. If you dont know anyone in the area be especially careful where you walk or drive it doesnt always turn out this way in the above vdeo. This"
Instagram Link @deanlisterbjj 2026-02-16T15:42Z 186K followers, 20.1K engagements
"La matanza en Sinaloa da dinero a las armeras de EU: detectan corredor desde Arizona Los traficantes estn optando cada vez ms por el estado de Arizona para adquirir armas. Esta tendencia ha ido en aumento: a partir de [----] el corredor ArizonaSonoraSinaloa se consolid como la principal va para el flujo de armamento hacia grupos criminales en Mxico y se consolid tras la captura de Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada y la pelea de facciones en el Crtel de Sinaloa. En Sinaloa las vctimas de homicidio doloso crecieron de [----] a [----] un [---] por ciento. Visita https://www.sinembargo.mx Facebook:"
YouTube Link @sinembargoalaire 2026-02-16T06:00Z 2.5M followers, 49.9K engagements
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