Mexico
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: "I Created the Sinaloa Cartel"
His arrest in July 2024 caused a brutal civil war in the Sinaloa Cartel between those loyal to Zambada and those loyal to El Chapo's sons.
La Barredora Cartel Linked to Gruesome Road Killings in Central Mexico
La Barredora, a criminal group that originated as a cell of the Jalisco Cartel focused on fuel theft, has since developed its own structure and distanced itself from the organization.
Trump's Remittance Tax Could Devastate the Families Of African Immigrants, Report Shows
Experts say the proposed one percent tax could significantly disrupt those flows and undermine progress in some of the continent's most vulnerable communities.
Trump's Military Crackdown on Cartels Would Do More Harm Than Good, Human Rights Group Says
President Donald Trump reportedly approved a directive on Aug. 8 authorizing the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels, which his administration has labeled as foreign terrorist organizations.
Claudia Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Strikes On Its Soil: 'No Foreign Government Can Violate Mexico's Sovereignty'
On Tuesday, Sheinbaum denied reports that her administration had reached an agreement with the DEA to "dismantle cartel gatekeepers and combat synthetic drug trafficking."
Mexican President Sheinbaum Downplays Impact Of Reduced Remittances From The U.S.: 'Hasn't Been That Drastic'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed the impact of the reduced amount of remittances sent to the country from the U.S.
Mexican Communities Feel the Heat as U.S. Remittances Decline: 'If They Don't Send Money, the Town Stops'
Mexican communities that have long depended on remittances from family members in the United States are facing an abrupt slowdown, a new report by the Washington Post shows
Over 100 Mexicans Cross Into Guatemala Fleeing From Cartel Violence; Officials Dispute The Claim
The violence in Chiapas has once again driven families to leave the region and seek refuge elsewhere, but authorities claim that is not the real reason
El Chapo's Granddaughter Frida Sofía Guzmán Breaks Silence on Stepfather Julio César Chávez Jr. in Prison
Born to Édgar Guzmán, the eldest son of El Chapo Guzmán, and Frida Muñoz, the young woman has expressed her support for her stepfather and mother. Frida Sofía Guzmán Muñoz is the foster child of Julio César Chávez Jr., who married her mother after she was widowed.
L.A. Fruit Vendor Arrested by Border Patrol While Working Says He Was Racially Profiled
Ángel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios, a Los Angeles resident, was delivering fresh fruit in the Little Tokyo neighborhood when Border Patrol agents arrested him, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Authorities Arrest 13 People Accused Of Being Involved In Murder Of Two Aides Of Mexico City Mayor
Authorities have arrested 13 people accused of being involved in the murder of two aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada in May
Human Rights Groups Urge Congress to Block Trump's Military Plans Against Latin American Cartels
More than 30 organizations are urging U.S. lawmakers to reject Trump's plan against Latin American cartels, arguing it would put civilians at risk and destabilize diplomatic ties in the region
Former Top Mexican Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Taken To Maximum Security Prison After Removal From U.S.
Former boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is already in a Mexican maximum security prison after being arrested in the U.S. in July
Eight Police Officers Killed During a Reported Ambush In Mexican Region Disputed By Cartels
Eight community police officers were killed and eight others were wounded in an ambush in the Mexican state of Guerrero
Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Reaching An Agreement With DEA To Crack Down On Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the claim that her administration reached a deal with the Drug Enforcement Agency to carry out an initiative to crack down on cartels
Former Cartel Leader Reportedly Hired a Hacker To Track Down YouTuber Later Killed In Mexico
Cartel leader Damaso Lopez Serrano, better known as "El Mini Lic," reportedly hired a hacker to track down YouTuber Camilo Ochoa, killed during the weekend in Mexico
Drug Lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Reportedly Expected to Plead Guilty in Deal With U.S. Prosecutors
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and longtime associate of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is expected to plead guilty to charges in New York next week.
Mexican YouTuber With Alleged Past Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Killed in Morelos
Camilo Ochoa Delgado recently criticized the government's lack of action against threats made to him: "until something happens to someone within the authorities who protect them, they are not going to pay attention"
Youth-Led Criminal Cells Shift to Targeting Locals in Mexican City As Migrant Crossings Hit Record Lows
With fewer migrants reaching the U.S., criminal groups have lost a key source of income, as they previously made millions annually from smuggling, extortion, and kidnapping.
Left Behind in Texas, Teen Provides Lifesaving Help to Deported Sister Recovering From a Brain Tumor
The teenager said that after his family was deported, he gave up his dream of going to college and took on two jobs to cover the cost of his sister's medication.
Drake Bell, from Nickelodeon's 'Drake and Josh', Threatened Televisa with a Lawsuit Over 'La Casa de los Famosos'
Mexican TV presenter Galilea Montijo claimed that Nickelodeon star Drake Bell threatened to sue Televisa over comments made by 'La Casa de los Famosos' contestant Mariana Botas.
Report: U.S. Economy Has Lost as Many as 1.2 Million Foreign-Born Workers Since January
Among the hardest-hit industries is agriculture. The report finds that between March and July, agricultural employment fell by 6.5 percent — a sharp decline after two years of growth.
Trump Admin Reportedly Drawing Attack Plans Against Cartels In Mexico: 'Not a Negotiating Tactic'
The Trump administration is reportedly serious about striking cartels in Mexico if President Claudia Sheinbaum doesn't comply with Donald Trump's demands
'The Wolf of God': HBO Max Unveils Mexico's Darkest Catholic Church Scandal- INTERVIEW
The documentary brings together historical whistleblowers such as Juan José Vaca, José Barba, and Alejandro Espinosa, who broke the silence on abuse. "Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God" premieres on August 14 on HBO MAX.
La Mayiza Could Win Sinaloa Cartel War Over Los Chapitos By the End of the Year, Report Suggests
According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.
Sheinbaum Reacts To Trump Admin Deployment Of Forces To Southern Caribbean: "Always For The Self-Determination Of Peoples'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the deployment of U.S. forces in the Southern Caribbean, which the Trump administration claims seeks to counter threats from Latin American cartels
Five Drug Lords Now At Infamous Brooklyn Prison After Arrival Of 'La Tuta'
The infamous population of Brooklyn MDC prison keeps stacking up with the arrival of a new drug lord: Servando Gomez Martinez, known as "La Tuta" and former leader of La Familia Michoacana
U.S. Drone Flight In Mexico Reportedly Part Of Operation Against La Nueva Familia Michoacana Cartel
A recent drone flight conducted by the U.S. reportedly sought to monitor territory controlled by La Familia Michoacana cartel
Two Smugglers Caught While Transporting Millions Worth Of Meth In Mexico
Two people were detained in the Mexican state of Sonora while carrying millions of dollars worth of meth, authorities said
Journalist Issues Warning After Mexico Extradites 26 Cartel Members to U.S.: 'Politicians Should Be Shaking'
According to an expert on organized crime in Mexico, at least seven or eight cartel operatives extradited this week are considered major players who could provide key information to U.S. prosecutors