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According to photos obtained by several media outlets, the 38-year-old congresswoman wore a dress resembling traditional Mexican attire and a sombrero. She also carried a sign referencing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Since Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla took office in October 2021, seven mayors in Michoacán have been assassinated and one elected official remains missing since 2021.
The killing of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, has sparked outrage among residents of the state, many of whom have voiced frustration with the security strategy of Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla's administration.
According to an exclusive report by The Texas Tribune, of more than 138,000 arrests nationwide between January and July, nearly one in every four took place in Texas.
Leonardo Arturo Leyva Ávalos' background as a public official also points to ties with La Barredora, a group that began as a Jalisco cartel cell dedicated to fuel theft.
The report found that most victims were young people from low-income or vulnerable communities and that they were arbitrarily killed or disappeared by federal, state or municipal authorities.
The arrest of Martín de Jesús "N" is the second this month by federal forces targeting members of Los Gigios. Earlier in October, authorities captured the Nogales plaza boss for La Mayiza, a Sinaloa Cartel faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
The report revealed that the opposition pushed the narrative that Maduro had ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, discussing the theory publicly and privately when it aligned with the administration's priorities.
According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Mexico ranks 121 out of 180 countries, making it the most dangerous country for journalists in Latin America.
Heavy losses and La Mayiza's rising dominance have sparked a wave of defections from Los Chapitos, with several operators switching allegiances to join the faction led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias " Mayito Flaco."
The Los Chapitos–CJNG alliance holds central and northwestern coastal areas of Sinaloa, while in the south, including Mazatlán, both factions continue to contest territories.
The U.S. has deployed a powerful naval fleet to the Caribbean, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and attack submarines, in a show of force that heightens pressure on Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
Government officials have announced that the United States is sending rescue and response teams, along with critical lifesaving supplies in order to alleviate the humanitarian crisis that Category 5 Melissa caused in the Caribbean.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the Navy's efforts to rescue the survivor of a U.S. strike in the eastern Pacific, reiterating that it was carried out on humanitarian grounds.
For many years, the Cabrera Sarabia family worked alongside the Sinaloa Cartel, but their direct connection to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada strengthened after the arrest and extradition of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
A significant and divisive restructuring is in the horizon for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as reports from insiders at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suggest the department is planning on replacing ICE leadership over disputes over deportation tactics and priorities.
Mexican media reported the appearance of two 'narco-banners' warning Americans to stop visiting or residing in the tourist area of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.
Advocacy groups have claimed the updated test has shifted from simple, one-word answers to more detailed questions about American history, which could discourage people from seeking citizenship.
One attorney said the immigrants being held do not appear in ICE's detainee locator database and that families have been unable to obtain information about their loved ones.
With a growing need to fill secondary roles such as logistics, storage, drug processing and the management of local operations, criminal groups increasingly turned to women.
Despite being nearly 140 miles south of where the conflict began, Mazatlán has seen a significant rise in homicides and kidnappings compared with last year, severely impacting the local economy.
According to Mexican media, Francisco Ernesto Félix Romero was involved in both drug smuggling and human trafficking operations into the U.S., taking advantage of Nogales's strategic location along the border.
In a statement, DHS said the U.S. Coast Guard will lead the operation, increasing the number of patrol boats, shallow watercraft, command units and tactical response teams throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
According to the outlet, Ramírez financed the event just days before being arrested by federal authorities in Jalisco on charges related to extortion and drug trafficking.
A multi-agency operation resulted in the seizure of more than 500 kilograms and 130 liters of methamphetamine, along with thousands of fentanyl pills recovered at multiple sites in the state of Sinaloa.
In its latest show of military strength in the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to head to the Caribbean to support the Trump administration's ongoing counter-narcotics operation, which has been ramping up pressure on Venezuela.
