Drug cartels
Relatives of Grupo Fugitivo Members Demand Proof Of Their Death, Say Bodies Have Not Been Properly Identified
Nearly a week after five members of the regional Mexican band Grupo Fugitivo went missing, their families say they are still waiting for answers
Cartels Are Recruiting Artisans to Manufacture Explosives; 3,454 Devices Seized in Michoacán Alone
Authorities believe cartels like Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Viagras exploit materials stolen from the mining industry to be used in landmines and drone attacks
Mexican President Demands U.S. Explain Deals With 'Terrorist' Cartel Figures Amid Extradition Push for 'El Mini Lic'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said U.S. authorities must explain why they have made plea deals with members of drug cartels that they themselves have designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Mexico Hands Over 'Cartel Enforcer Directly Implicated In Multiple Homicides' To U.S.
Mexican authorities have handed over 31-year-old Jaime Renteria Fernandez to U.S. counterparts to face federal charges
More Than 6 Tons of Cocaine Seized by Colombian Navy From 'Narco Subs,' Drug Stashes
A near-record number of narco subs were intercepted crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in 2024, according to InSight Crime.
Cartels Increasingly Recruiting Children as Young as 6 as Authorities Struggle to Respond: Report
According to the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs, an estimated 30,000 children are involved in criminal groups in Mexico
European Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Network Linked to The Sinaloa Cartel
Europol has dismantled a criminal cell known for producing and distributing synthetic drugs across Europe and allegedly tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Manhunt for 'El Perris' Comes to an End as Mexican Authorities Kill Chapitos Lieutenant in Sinaloa
In early 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) named him a key figure in the cartel's fentanyl trafficking operations and offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture
Three Bodies, Human Remains Found in Septic Tanks at Suspected Cartel Site in Sinaloa
A volunteer search group found three bodies dumped in septic tanks in Sinaloa, exposing a gruesome method allegedly used by cartels to dispose of victims.
Tigers, Elephants, and Lions Are Now Also Fleeing Cartel Violence in Culiacán
As cartel warfare engulfs Sinaloa's capital, a wildlife sanctuary is scrambling to rescue over 700 animals, relocating them to a safer city after months of gunfire and threats.
U.S. Slaps Sanctions On Cartel del Noroeste Leaders 'El Ricky' and 'Miguelón'
"El Ricky" was arrested earlier this year in connection with an August 2024 attack that killed two Mexican soldiers
DEA Confirms Alliance Between Jalisco and Los Chapitos Cartels
The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.
Cartel Violence Expert Says Recent Indictments Against Cartel Members Won't Curb Fentanyl Flow Into U.S.
Everard Meade said that past arrests, killings or indictments of cartel leaders show that such actions rarely bring long-term change
Mexico's Homicide Toll Tops 300,000 Over the Last Decade, New Report Says
Mexico's homicide rate has risen by 55 percent since 2015, with more than 300,000 reported killings through 2024
U.S. Embassy In Mexico Clarifies ICE Agents Did Not Operate On Mexican Soil After Controversy Over Raid
The U.S. embassy in Mexico clarified on Thursday that no ICE agents operated on Mexican soil during a raid that dismantled three clandestine drug labs
Mexican President Presses Trump Admin on 'El Chapo' Family's Entering The U.S.: 'They Need To Explain Themselves'
At least 17 relatives of 'El Chapo' and son Ovidio Guzmán entered the U.S. last Friday
Sinaloa Community Mourns Girls Killed in Shooting And Demands Answers: 'Their Wings Were Cut'
Students, parents and staff at the Rafael Ramírez Elementary School in Sinaloa held a tribute this week for two young girls killed in a recent shooting in Badiraguato
Not Just Social Media: How Cartels Are Exploiting The Cyber Space To Expand Their Activities
An expert detailed the way in which cartels are seeking to expand their operations in the cyber space
Jalisco Councilwoman Shot Dead As Cartels Keep Targeting Public Officials In Sinaloa
A municipal councilwoman in Jalisco and head nurse at the Teocaltiche Community Hospital was shot and killed early Friday by three armed individuals.
Mexican Law Enforcement Has Arrested Over 20,000 People in Sheinbaum's First Seven Months In Office
Harfuch called the number of clandestine labs seized as "unprecedented" and credited the Mexican Army and Navy with locating labs in 19 states across the country
Border Patrol Chief Says Agency Is Ready for Cartels: 'Better Look Out'
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks says the agency is fully prepared for increased cartel activity as the Trump administration touts recent declines in illegal crossings and fentanyl seizures.
El Chapo's Son to Enter Guilty Plea in U.S. Drug Case, Suggesting Deal with Authorities
Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, will plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court on July 9
Arrested Mexican Mayor Allegedly Disposed Human Remains, Worked With Cartel Leaders at Extermination Camp
Prosecutors claim José Ascensión Murguía Santiago met regularly with key figures of the Jalisco Cartel, including José Gregorio "El Comandante" Lastra and Gonzalo Mendoza Gaitán, known as "El Sapo."
Sinaloa Cartel's Message to the Trump Admin: 'If There Weren't Any Consumers, We Would Stop'
CNN sat down with a member of the Sinaloa Cartel to discuss the increased violence in the state. 'The situation is ugly,' the operative lamented.
Trump Criticizes Sheinbaum For Rejecting Offer to Send U.S. Troops to Mexico: 'She's So Afraid of the Cartels'
President Donald Trump criticized his Mexican counterpart for rejecting an offer to send U.S. troops to the country
Over 15 Arrested In Operation Targeting Cell Led By Former Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Primo'
State and federal forces in Mexico arrested 17 individuals allegedly linked to a former Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) ringleader
Mexican Authorities Arrest 'Ajenjo,' a Top Cartel Operative in Mexico City
Mexican authorities said "Ajenjo" is accused of being involved in crimes such as kidnapping and murder
Senators Demand Evidence After Trump's DEA Pick Claims Cartels Work 'Hand in Hand' with Mexican Officials
Terrance Cole, President Trump's nominee to lead the DEA, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Mexican drug cartels operate "hand in hand" with government officials in Mexico
Mexican Authorities Seize And Destroy Clandestine Drug Lab Allegedly Used By Los Chapitos To Produce Meth
Federal sources say the clandestine lab in La Palma belonged to Los Chapitos
State Department Is Offering a $500,000 Reward For 'Diablo,' Costa Rica's Most-Wanted Fugitive
The DEA and the State Department announced a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Alejandro "Diablo" Arias-Monge, Costa Rica's most wanted fugitive