IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO MEXICO RIGHT NOW?

"But as we have seen, this can all go sideways quickly, so you want to be paying attention to what is going on before departing."

Following cartel-related unrest in Mexico after the killing of CJNG leader “El Mencho,” The New York Times turned to Global Guardian’s Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard for expert insight on evolving travel risk conditions.

Ballard notes that while major destinations such as Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City remain viable for travel, security dynamics can shift rapidly after high-level cartel enforcement actions. He emphasizes the importance of real-time monitoring, reviewing U.S. State Department advisories, and utilizing secure transportation—reinforcing that informed, proactive decision-making is essential in dynamic threat environments.

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“The risk in that is that you are not really moving the needle. (If) El Mencho is replaced quickly and you don’t see a huge fracture, a month from now nothing is really changed and we are back to the same old, same old,” he said. “It becomes a tactical success but a strategic failure. That is what we risk.”

Following the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner spoke with Border Report about what the operation means for cartel stability and U.S.–Mexico security cooperation.

In the interview, Buckner explains that while eliminating a high-profile cartel leader may represent a tactical win, it does not dismantle the infrastructure behind narcotics production and trafficking. He also discusses the role of U.S. intelligence support, the mounting pressure on Mexico to continue targeting cartel leadership, and the potential downstream effects such operations could have on regional stability and cross-border supply chains.

Click below to watch the interview, which runs from approximately minute 5:00 to minute 25:00.

Why more CEOs and boards are worrying about security: 'The risk is everywhere.''

“There isn’t a distinction between low-, medium-, or high-risk anymore. The risk is everywhere.”

As executive safety concerns escalate, organizations are rethinking how they protect their most visible leaders. In Business Insider, Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner shares how long-standing assumptions around executive risk are giving way to a more governance-driven approach—where executive security is no longer discretionary, but a core enterprise-risk consideration.

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Global Guardian VP of Client Risk ManagementSeth Krummrichrecently joinedBrian Kilmeadeon Fox News Radio to discuss the evolving situation in Venezuela—what may come next, the broader regional implications, and how organizations can operate amid ongoing uncertainty.

During the conversation, Seth shared how Global Guardian is supporting clients in the region, including proactive executive protection and transportation, contingency planning, and evacuation preparedness: “Before the sun came up on Saturday, our Venezuelan team already had all the evacuation routes that we needed to get any of our clients or employees or families out of Venezuela.”

As conditions continue to shift, our teams remain focused on helping clients assess risk, protect personnel, and maintain continuity—on the ground and in real time.

Venezuela: What's Next?

“You don’t want, in a fragile situation, a power vacuum. That’s where you get fighting in and amongst different groups.”

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Mike Ballard, Director of Intelligence at Global Guardian, spoke with Border Report Live to break down what the latest developments could mean for the region moving forward.

In the interview, Mike shares insight on how the situation is likely to evolve in the near term, potential impacts to migration flows, U.S. interests, and regional stability, and what Global Guardian is advising clients operating in or near Latin America to monitor closely. He also addresses broader implications for countries including Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Click below to watch the interview, which runs from approximately minute 5:00 to minute 23:00.

What the U.S. used to capture Maduro

“Audacious, surgical and stunning — the operation single-handedly rewrote U.S.-Venezuelan policy and significantly impacted China, Russia, North Korea and Iran’s strategic calculus.”

Seth Krummrich, Vice President of Client Risk Management at Global Guardian, was recently featured in Axios discussing the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The article explores the scale and complexity of the operation, along with the broader geopolitical implications shaping the region and beyond.

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"Venezuela, for the longest time, has been a launch pad for Chinese, Russian, and Iranian influence in the Western Hemisphere. These chess pieces are all tied together when you arch your great-power competition."

In a recent Fox News article, Global Guardian’s Vice President of Client Risk Management, Seth Krummrich, offers insight into the evolving tensions between the United States and Venezuela. He examines the U.S. military pressure on President Maduro and outlines the potential implications for stability and security throughout the region.