Family members grieve following the 2019 cartel massacre, in which nine American women and children were brutally killed.
More than 1,000 cartel shell casings were found at the scene of the crime, where cartel members burned victims to death.
DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena pictured with a family member. Camarena was kidnapped, tortured, and killed by Mexican cartel members.
Children gather for a memorial service honoring their loved ones killed in an ambush by Mexican cartel gunmen.
Who We Are
American Families Against Cartel Terrorism (AmFACT) is a coalition of family members who have lost loved ones to cartel violence, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Together, the families share a commitment to keeping Americans safe from the horrifying brutality of Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels.
Share Your Story
Mexican drug cartels are ruthless terrorist organizations that have flooded the United States with deadly drugs and violent criminals. If you’re an American citizen and you or a loved one have been harmed by Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels, please share your story with us below.
Leadership
President of AmFACT
Adriana Jones
The Board of AmFACT is led by Adriana Jones, a sister to Maria “Rhonita” LeBaron and aunt to Howard Miller Jr., Krystal Miller, and Titus and Tiana Miller, all U.S. citizens and victims of the massacre carried out by the Juarez cartel and its armed wing La Linea on Nov. 4, 2019. She has made numerous trips to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of families who have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by Mexican cartels.
AmFACT Board of Directors
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Crystal Langford
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Kylie Langford
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Melissa Conklin
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Myrna Camarena
Our Mission
AmFACT is committed to delivering justice to American family members who have lost their loved ones – our fellow U.S. citizens – to Mexican cartel violence, drug trafficking, and human trafficking by keeping Americans safe from cartels. We inform the conversation about the dangers Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels pose to American citizens, share policy solutions to combat the cartels, and empower family members to share their stories with the press and the public.
We do not support or oppose candidates for public office.
Recent News
STATEMENT: AmFACT President and Family Member of Cartel Massacre Victims Applauds New Sanctions Against Sinaloa Cartel Network
Washington, D.C. — Today, American Families Against Cartel Terrorism (AmFACT) President Adriana Jones released a statement in response to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury of new sanctions against a financial and manufacturing network supporting...
STATEMENT: Family Member of Cartel Massacre Victims Commends Trump Administration’s Sanction of Sinaloa Cartel Faction
Washington, D.C. — Today AmFACT President Adriana Jones released a statement in response to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury of new sanctions against Sinaloa Cartel faction Los Mayos, as well as individuals and companies connected to their...
Fox News: Family member of infants burned alive by cartel thanks Trump for crackdown: ‘Hopeful for the first time’
By Peter Pinedo August 27, 2025 A woman whose sister, nieces and nephews were gunned down and burned alive by the Juarez cartel is now speaking out in support of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on cartel violence, saying she is "very hopeful for the first time in...