Mexico
La Mayiza Now Controls Most of Sinaloa, With 'Mayito Flaco' Set to Lead Reconfigured Sinaloa Cartel: Report
New reports on the cartel war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in northern Mexico suggest a major shift inside the Sinaloa Cartel is taking place
Migrant Dies After Being Abandoned In a Storm Drain Near The Border
A migrant died and others have been injured after being abandoned in a storm drain this week, El Paso Sector Interim Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar confirmed
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Celebrates Arrest Of Tren De Aragua Leader: 'Good For The Mexican People'
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the arrest of an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua in the country
Mexican Police Arrest Alleged Cartel Operatives Accused Of Carrying Out High-Profile Crimes, Including Killing Police Officers
Alleged cartel operatives were detained by Mexican forces in Juarez. They stand accused of committing several high profile crimes in the border region
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Speaks For The First Time Since Being Arrested In The U.S. On Cartel-Related Charges: 'It Was Shocking'
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. spoke publicly for the first time since he was arrested in the U.S. on cartel-related charges, calling the incident a "shock"
Former Top Mexican Soccer Player Omar Bravo Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A complaint filed on Sept. 30 alleges the victim has been subjected to sexual touching, inappropriate advances, and threats of violence since 2019, when she was just 11 years old.
U.S. Sanctions 12 Companies Linked to 'Los Chapitos' for Alleged Role In Fentanyl Trade
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting eight Mexican nationals and 12 Mexican companies allegedly linked to Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel battling for control of the drug trafficking organization in northern Mexico.
Top Tren de Aragua Leader Detained In Mexico: 'Intellectual And Material Author Of Several Femicides'
Mexican authorities detailed that an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua has been detained in the country
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Claims Inhumane Conditions in Colorado Supermax Are Pushing Him To The Brink Of Insanity
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the former Sinaloa cartel leader and once one of the world's most wanted criminals, claims that conditions at ADX Florence, the federal supermax prison in Colorado where he has been held since July 2019, are pushing him to the brink of insanity.
Bodyguard Of Sinaloa Governor's Son Reportedly Abducted In State Marked By Cartel Turf War
The bodyguard of the son of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya was reportedly abducted in the state, which has been marked by a bloody turf war between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
New Alleged Image Of Cartel Leader And Son Of 'El Chapo' Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Reportedly Revealed
A Mexican journalist confirmed the authenticity of a new image of Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, son of "El Chapo" Guzman and leader of the "Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel
'Mayito Flaco' Reportedly Reaches Deal With Zetas Offset To Face 'Chapitos'-Jalisco Cartel Alliance
Ismael Zambada Sicairos, son of Sinaloa Cartel Leader "El Mayo" Zambada, has reportedly reached a deal with an offset of the Zetas to face the alliance reached between the "Chapitos" and the Jalisco cartel, according to a new report.
Mexican Authorities Seize Cartel Armored Truck With Machinegun Capable Of Shooting Down Aircraft
Mexican authorities seized in Chihuahua an armored truck holding a machinegun capable of bringing down aircraft, according to a new report
Cartels Are Now Also Recruiting Americans To Their Ranks Through Social Media: Report
Different reports across the years have detailed how cartels are using social media to recruit operatives in Mexico. Now, CNN is claiming that the initiative has expanded to the U.S.
Sinaloa Cartel Aviator 'El Chuki' Detained In Mexico
Mexican special forces conducted on Monday an operation that ended with the arrest of "El Chuki," a top operative for the Sinaloa Cartel
Mexican President Sheinbaum Hails Agreement To Curb Illegal Flow Of Weapons From The U.S.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed an agreement reached with the U.S. to curb the illegal flow of weapons from the latter, claiming it is the first time that Washington made a commitment to expand operations in its own territory to this end.
Mexican Cartel Stole and Sold Babies, Harvested Organs Of Pregnant Victims
A joint U.S.-Mexico operation led to the arrest of cartel leader who authorities say operated a baby trafficking ring in northern Mexico.
Dozens Of Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Charged For Trafficking Hundreds Of Pounds Of Fentanyl
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal charges for dozens of members of the Sinaloa Cartel for their role in trafficking hundreds of pounds of fentanyl
Mexico Sends U.S. a Diplomatic Note After Fatal Shooting Of Migrant In Chicago, Sheinbaum Says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration sent the U.S. a diplomatic note following the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas in Chicago earlier this month
'La Diabla' Arrested: Baby and Organ Trafficking Ring Busted from Mexico to Texas
Mexican authorities have arrested Martha Alicia Méndez Aguilar, better known as "La Diabla," who ran a human trafficking ring targeting pregnant women.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Reacts to 14-Year-Old Girl in Mexico Who Died After Alleged Breast Implant Surgery
The death of fourteen-year-old Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo in Durango, Mexico, after an alleged plastic surgery, has drawn national and international attention, sparking outrage, grief, and a demand for accountability, even from President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Claudia Sheinbaum Comes Clean About the Hardest Choice of Her Presidency and Involves Trump
Nearly a year after taking office as Mexico's first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reflected publicly on the most complex decisions she has had to make so far. Speaking during her morning press conference on Wednesday, September 23, at the National Palace, Sheinbaum admitted that her toughest moments have come not from domestic reforms.
Julio César Chávez Jr. to Return to the Ring in December Despite Facing Organized Crime Trial in Mexico
Julio César Chávez Jr., eldest son of the Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez, is set to step back into the ring on December 13 in San Luis Potosí, even as he remains on probation while facing trial for organized crime and arms trafficking.
Two Colombian Artists Found Dead in Mexico Days After Being Declared Missing
Colombian musicians, B-King and DJ Regio Clown, were found dead in Mexico City after traveling to the capital for a show at a nightclub.
Man Who Self-Deported to Escape ICE Detention Found Dead Days After Arriving in Mexico City
According to authorities, Pedro's body showed no signs of violence or trauma, ruling out intentional homicide. Authorities also told Noticias Telemundo that the cause of death remains under investigation.
U.S. Deports 2003 Cuban Air Hijacker to Mexico Amid Havana's Continued Refusal to Take Back Ex-Convicts
Adermis Wilson Gonzalez was convicted of air piracy for hijacking a Cubana de Aviación Antonov-24 with 46 passengers in 2003, armed with two fake grenades
Man in Northern Mexico Dies After Coworkers Allegedly Spike Drink With Toxic Substance in 'Prank' Gone Wrong
The victim's sister told local media outlets that her brother had long been the target of workplace abuse. According to her account, his coworkers routinely stole his lunch, took his phone, and vandalized the bicycle he used to commute.
Mexico and Canada Launch Strategic Partnership Focused on Security, Trade and Combating Organized Crime
Mexico and Canada agreed to a new three-year cooperation plan built on four shared priorities: economic prosperity, mobility and inclusion, security, and environmental sustainability.
Sheinbaum Defends Former President López Obrador's Sons, Calls Fuel Theft Injunction Reports a 'Smear Campaign'
"This is part of a smear campaign, plain and simple. It's a political attack against our movement, against President López Obrador, and against his sons," Claudia Sheinbaum said.
Former Mexico City Borough Mayor Sandra Cuevas Named in List Linking Politicians to Organized Crime
Sandra Cuevas' suspected proximity to criminal groups prompted the Secretariat of National Defense to open an intelligence file on her in 2023, outlining her background and potential ties to organized crime.