New Mexico is officially reopening a criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous Zorro Ranch. This is a huge development, especially since new allegations are surfacing from recently released Justice Department files concerning the convicted sex offender.

State prosecutors are making it clear they’re taking a “broad and comprehensive” look at the ranch, according to Attorney General Raúl Torrez on X. They’re actively seeking full access to all the unredacted Epstein files related to Zorro Ranch that federal investigators are holding in Washington D.C. Plus, they’ve pledged to team up with the new “Epstein truth commission” that state legislators just set up.

This bipartisan, four-member panel has a big job on its hands. It’s investigating serious allegations that the ranch might have been a hub for SA and trafficking. One of the state legislators on the commission, Andrea Romero of Santa Fe, told the BBC that there might have been reports to the FBI back in 2019, or even earlier, about bodies being buried and people being trafficked. 

New email from anonymous sender has everyone scurrying for answers

In fact, the state confirmed it’s investigating a specific 2019 email from the recently released documents. This email, from an anonymous sender, alleged that Epstein had ordered the bodies of two foreign girls to be buried outside the ranch. 

US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is also seeking an unredacted copy of that email. The lawmakers on the commission also want to know why Epstein didn’t register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl way back in 2008.

We are taking a broad and comprehensive look at Zorro Ranch–related matters and working alongside the truth commission and law enforcement partners. We will follow the facts and keep the public informed. pic.twitter.com/FXoCKBZGeG

— New Mexico Department of Justice (@NewMexicoDOJ) February 19, 2026

This isn’t the first time New Mexico has looked into the ranch. The state actually shelved its initial investigation back in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors in New York. Epstein, who died in a Manhattan jail in 2019, never faced any charges in New Mexico, but prosecutors did confirm in 2019 that they had interviewed possible victims who visited the property. There are reports from a number of women alleging they were abused by Epstein at Zorro Ranch. 

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico highlighted how isolated and beautiful the landscape of Zorro Ranch is, noting, “We know that there are horrible things that occurred at that ranch.”

Zorro Ranch is located south of Santa Fe. There are thousands of references to it in the millions of documents released by the US Justice Department in late January. The ranch boasts a huge 21,000 square foot mansion perched on a hilltop, overlooking nearly 10,000 acres of desert. It even had its own private airstrip and helipad nearby.

Today, Zorro Ranch is owned by former Texas state Senator Don Huffines, who purchased it from Epstein’s estate in 2023.

In September, the Ministry of Finance of Mexico proposed introducing an 8% tax on games containing “violent” content. Three months later, this idea was abandoned.

More details: https://gameworldobserver.com/2025/12/26/in-mexico-there-will-still-be-no-tax-on-violent-video-games

President Trump has suggested the possibility of US military action inside Mexico to combat drug trafficking. The remarks mark a significant escalation in the administration’s approach to border security and have prompted criticism from international observers and officials in Mexico.

As UNILAD has reported, Trump outlined his reasoning during a recent interview, arguing that drug cartels have effectively taken control of large parts of Mexico. He described the situation as “very sad to watch and see,” while claiming the US has already made major progress shutting down maritime drug routes.

The president framed potential military action as a continuation of existing enforcement efforts rather than a new policy direction. These comments come as the administration has increasingly distanced itself from international institutions and cooperative agreements, part of a broader shift away from multilateral engagement that has already sparked backlash.

The threat follows a broader pattern of aggressive rhetoric

Trump claimed the US has largely eliminated drug smuggling by sea and said the focus would now shift to land-based operations. “We knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels,” he said, adding again that “the cartels are running Mexico.”

While Trump acknowledged that any amount of drug trafficking is unacceptable, he suggested military intervention as the necessary response. The prospect of US forces operating inside Mexico has raised concerns due to the implications for sovereignty and international law.

BREAKING: Trump implies that he’s going to start bombing Mexico.

“We are gonna start hitting LAND with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico”

Someone get me out of this nightmare. Imagine how much more peaceful a world this would be if Kamala Harris had won… pic.twitter.com/ogh58RHJaT

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) January 9, 2026

The comments come amid a series of recent actions and statements that critics view as increasingly erratic and confrontational. In recent days, the US carried out strikes against Venezuela, and US forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing drug trafficking charges under US law. Trump’s inconsistent diplomatic posture has also been evident in how he speaks about foreign leaders, including his sudden shift in tone toward Colombia’s president after earlier attacks.

Trump has also renewed calls for the US to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing the move is necessary for national security. Taken together, these developments have fueled concerns that the administration is willing to bypass established international norms to achieve its objectives.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quickly rejected any suggestion of US military intervention. Speaking in Mexico City, she emphasized that security cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“It is necessary to reaffirm that in Mexico, the people rule, and that we are a free, independent and sovereign country,” Sheinbaum said. She added, “Cooperation, yes. Subordination and intervention, no.”

Critics argue that such threats undermine the US’s credibility on the global stage. They warn that disregarding international law could weaken the country’s ability to oppose actions by Russia in Ukraine or deter potential aggression by China.

When asked whether his administration must follow international law, Trump said, “I do,” before adding that it depends on how international law is defined. He also suggested that his actions are ultimately constrained by “my own morality, my own mind,” a statement that has further alarmed critics concerned about the limits of executive power.