Jalisco Cartel Claims Responsibility for Explosion at Public Event, Blames Governor
The cartel accused the governor of allowing a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, currently engulfed in a turf war with another group, of entering the state
Climate Change Criminal Makes History as First Person Convicted of Smuggling Greenhouse Gasses
Michael Hart would list the refrigerants for sale online and purchase them from Mexico before smuggling them over the border in his vehicle.
Border Crossings are Dropping Across the U.S., but New Mexico Saw a 22% Increase in August
So far this Fiscal Year, New Mexico has reported over 110,000 illegal crossings, 60,000 less compared to Fiscal Year 2023
Ice Cream Chain and Pharmacy Sanctioned by the U.S. for Being Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel
Over the past two years, the Treasury Department has sanctioned more than 350 targets for involvement in drug trafficking activities
Death Toll Keeps Rising in Sinaloa as Turf Wars Rage On and Spill Over to Other Mexican States
Around 70 people have died since September 9, when the war between the "Chapitos" and the "Mayiza" formally began
Texas Attorney General Sues Biden Administration Over Endangered Listing Of Lizard In Oil-Rich Texas
In Texas, the lizard has been spotted in Andrews, Crane, Gaines, Ward, and Winkler counties. This land is also home to some of Texas' largest oil and gas fields.
Russia Drastically Increases Diplomatic Staff in Mexico; The U.S. Suspects Many of Them are Spies
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, more than 600 suspected spies have been expelled from Russian embassies across Europe
Factions of the Sinaloa Cartel Are Using SpaceX's Starlink to Gain an Edge in Their Turf Wars
Mexican National Guard members seized two trucks that contained firearms, explosives, a drone and a satellite antenna developed by SpaceX earlier this month
Mexican law Enforcement Heightens Readiness as Sinaloa Turf Wars Threaten to Spill Over
The current death toll as a result of increased violence in the border state now stands at 31, with an additional 37 people missing
Advocates say that lack of funding for CBP keeps delaying the Otay Mesa II Port of Entry project
During the second quarter of 2024, San Diego County alone was responsible for almost 150,000 of California's 200,000 daily crossings
U.S. Government Reportedly Wants 'El Mayo' to Give Information About a Mexican President
A specialized journalist said the Department of Justice is trying to get the imprisoned drug lord to disclose potential dealings with high ranking Mexican officials
Top Security Member of Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'Los Chapitos' Arrested in Mexico
"El Piyi" is the security chief of Archivaldo Iván Guzmán Salazar, son of "El Chapo" and believed to be leading the criminal group at the moment
Mexican President AMLO Says U.S. is Partly to Blame for Cartel Violence in Sinaloa
"Yes, of course... for having carried out this operation," the president said when asked if the American government was "jointly responsible" for the situation
Convicted Mexican Security Chief Publishes Letter From Prison Linking President AMLO to Drug Cartels
Genaro Garcia Luna is currently waiting for sentencing on October 9 in the same New York prison as "El Mayo" Zambada
Mexico President Enacts Contested Law To Elect All Judges
The outgoing leftist championed the constitutional changes that he says are needed to clean up a "rotten" judiciary serving the interests of the political and economic elite.
Mexican law enforcement rescues more than 100 migrants from stash house
Between January and July of 2024, Grupos Beta, an organization that aids migrants, reported 450 rescues of migrants from extreme-risk conditions
'El Tanque' is among those accused by the U.S. of leading a fuel theft ring for the CJNG cartel
Over the past two years, the U.S. Treasury has sanctioned more than 300 targets for involvement in drug trafficking activities
Protesters storm Mexico Senate as judicial constitutional reform is taken to a vote
The proposed measure, supported by president AMLO, would allow the citizens to vote on judges at the state and national level, including the Supreme Court
Sinaloa Cartel faction answering to 'El Mayo' declares war on the 'Chapitos' as violence escalates
The latest clash took place this week. Mexican President López Obrador said it's "highly likely" that the capture of "El Mayo'" catalyzed the flareup
Border still on alert as tiger that escaped from Mexican zoo days ago still hasn't been found
The 220 pound Bengal tiger escaped last Wednesday from the Quinta La Fauna zoo in Reynosa, just a few miles from Texas
Increased cartel violence leads to four deaths south of the Texas border
Chihuahua state police said it's reinforcing security as a result
Mexico President's Contested Reforms Set For Showdown In Congress
Lawmakers in the upper house, the Senate, are due to discuss President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's judicial reform plan on Tuesday before a vote that could take place the same or next day.
Migrant camps throughout Mexico City have spiked despite efforts to push migrants south
Up to 2,000 migrants have been living in an encampment located in the La Merced neighborhood
Thousands Protest Against Mexican Judicial Reform
They gathered in Mexico City as the Senate began to debate the initiative pushed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and approved by the lower house, called the Chamber of Deputies, in which the ruling party holds sway.
Leader of Mexican drug-trafficking organization operating near the border is extradited to the U.S.
Jesus "M" was turned over to American law enforcement at the Mexico City International Airport.
Texas lawmaker says blimp surveillance program could return with improved technology
DHS announced the ending of the program this week citing a lack of funding
Peril and profit: The financial insecurity of migrants in Mexico
A lack of documentation and access to financial institutions makes it easier for migrants to get taken advantage of in financial situations
Border officials in South Texas on high alert after tiger from a Reynosa zoo goes missing
The Rio Grande River is less than 50 yards across from Reynosa to Hidalgo, Texas; an adult tiger can swim up to seven miles in a single day
California lawmakers announce legislation to fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis
The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act aims to address a situation that has led people to move out of the area
App Helps Mexican Tortilla Makers Join Digital Economy
The National Tortilla Council and technology firm Finsus have developed a mobile application that allows vendors of the staple food to charge customers using cards, QR codes or a cellphone number.