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Business Partner of Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez Accused Of Using Stores in Money Laundering Operation For Jalisco Cartel

Eric Daniel Zamora Delgadillo, a business associate of "Canelo" Álvarez, allegedly laundered money for the Jalisco Cartel and used the boxer's convenience stores, Upper by Canelo Energy, in a fuel theft and illegal sales scheme.

Politics

Mexican President Sheinbaum Announces Plan to Reimburse Proposed U.S. Tax on Migrant Remittances

Data from Mexico's central bank shows that more than 99% of remittances sent by Mexican nationals in the U.S. are electronic transfers, and the federal government expects to reimburse more than $266 million annually through the new program

Latin America

More Than 30 People Killed in Less Than 48 Hours as Sinaloa Cartel Violence Surges

Despite a decline in homicides during the first two months of 2025, Sinaloa has seen increases each month since February: 137 killings in March, 145 in April, 188 in May, and a record 218 reported so far in June.

Latin America

Mexican Authorities Intercept 'Narco Sub' Carrying More Than 3 Tons of Cocaine

Intelligence from Mexico's Security Cabinet shows the Navy has seized more than 111 tons of cocaine and 223 illicit maritime vessels between 2023 and 2025

Politics

Claudia Sheinbaum Criticizes AG Pam Bondi for Calling Mexico a Foreign Adversary: 'She's Not Well Informed'

Sheinbaum responded to recent remarks by AG Pam Bondi', saying she was wrong to list Mexico alongside Iran, Russia and China as a foreign adversary

Latin America

Two Mexican Navy Officers Accused of Collaborating with Jalisco Cartel and 'Los Chapitos': Report

Two high-ranking active members of Mexico's Navy are reportedly collaborating with criminal organizations and are allegedly on the payroll of both the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos.

Latin America

Mexican President Sheinbaum Confirms Attack That Killed 10 Was Criminal Group Confrontation

An armed attack in the Barrio Nuevo neighborhood , in Guanajuato, left 10 people dead and 17 others injured, including children

Latin America

Venezuelan Anti-Corruption TikTok Influencer Killed During Livestream

A Venezuelan influencer known for exposing corruption among public officials was shot and killed by armed men while livestreaming on TikTok.

Latin America

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Mexico is Negotiating The Return of Billions Stolen Through Corruption

A judge in Florida recently issued a default judgment ordering a former top official and his wife to pay $2.4 billion due to their roles in a corruption scheme

News

Largest Human Pride Flag Ever Made by Mexican LGBTQ Activists Sets Global Record

More than five thousand LGBTQ+ activists converged on Mexico City's Zócalo to form the world's largest human LGBT flag.

Latin America

Over 60 New Bodies, Including Children, Found at Infamous Clandestine Gravesite in Mexico

Dozens of bodies have been found at a clandestine gravesite in Morelos, Mexico.

Latin America

Mexico Has The Highest Rate of Violence Against Public Officials In The World: Report

ACLED's 2024 Conflict Index identified Mexico as the most dangerous and violent country in the world without an ongoing conventional war

News

Police Arrest Alleged Killer of Murdered Band in Mexico

The leader of the 'Los Metros' cartel has been arrested in connection with the murder of the band, Grupo Fugitivo.

Latin America

Mexican Mayor Calls for Federal Help After Video Allegedly Shows Cartel Training Camp

Seven suspected cartel members can be seen following instructions from another man during what appears to be a paramilitary-style training session in the Mexican state of Michoacan

News

Argentina's " Angel of Death" Nurse Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Five Babies and To Attempted Murder of More

Cecilia Brenda Agüero has been charged with the homicide of five babies in 2022 and the attempted murder of eight mor

News

Clandestine Cartel Oil Refinery Raided by Mexican Authorities

The refinery fits a pattern long associated with fuel theft and money laundering by criminal groups in Mexico, especially the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).