Mexico
Former Jalisco Cartel Member Details Use of Explosive Drones by Elite Unit 'Fuerzas Especiales Mencho'
During operations, drone operators were ordered to strike rival groups, targeting vehicles and camps. In some cases, the former hitman said the drones were also used against Mexican authorities.
Mexican Diplomat Warns Nationals To Take 'Extreme Precautions Or Not Come To Florida': 'They Will Detain You For Anything'
Mexican consul in Orlando Juan Sabines urged nationals to "take extreme precautions or not come to Florida" following the detention of two brothers later sent to the detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz
Vehicles Set Ablaze, Roadblocks Erected in Mexico After Arrest of Suspected Jalisco Cartel Members
Aguascalientes experienced a series of violent disturbances over the past days, including roadblocks and the burning of vehicles and stores, after authorities arrested 18 suspected members of the Jalisco Cartel
Brothers Detained At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Returned To Mexico Without Criminal Charges
Two Mexican brothers were returned to their home country after being detained at the Florida center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Jalisco Cartel Tied to Mercury Smuggling Fueling Illegal Gold Trade in Latin America: Report
Mercury smuggling by Mexican cartels is contaminating rivers and threatening Indigenous communities all over Latin America, a new report warns
Sinaloa Cartel Factions Are Weaker, Allowing Rival Organizations To Seize Territories, Mexican Officials Say
Federal authorities say factions of the Sinaloa Cartel have been weakened and no longer hold the same power and presence they had when turf wars erupted last year
U.S. And Mexico Signed Agreement With Specific Steps To Address Pollution From Tijuana River Sewage
The U.S. and Mexico have signed an agreement with specific takes aimed at cleaning up pollution from sewage poured in the Tijuana River crossing from the latter country to the former
DACA Recipient Set to Be Deported to El Salvador After Missing Freeway Exit: Report
A man who missed his freeway exit and accidentally crossed into Mexico will be deported to El Salvador after he was unable to pay a bribe allegedly demanded by CPB.
Soccer Star Chicharito's Sexist Rant Backfires as Mexico's President Steps In
The Mexican soccer player asserted that both men and women have been harmed by the gender equality movement. The president weighed in on the issue during a live press conference.
DHS Official Warns Mexican Cartels Will Begin Using Drones To Conduct Attacks At The Border
U.S. authorities said they fear Mexican cartels will begin using drones to carry out attacks at the southern border
Mexican Military Troops Mistakenly Enter U.S. While Chasing Traffickers, Confront Aid Workers
A group of 18 heavily-armed Mexican soldiers reportedly crossed into U.S. territory near Hachita, New Mexico, earlier this week while pursuing suspected traffickers
Mexican President Sheinbaum Said Government Is Investigating Musk's SpaceX Over Unauthorized Work In The Country
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said different government agencies are investigating Elon Musk's SpaceX over unauthorized work in its territory
Mexico Seeking To Repatriate Over a Dozen Nationals From 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'It's Really Bad'
The Mexican government is seeking to repatriate over a dozen migrants from the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," President Claudia Sheinbaum said
Mexican Security Minister Says Government Doesn't Know Where Ovidio Guzman Is After U.S. Plea Deal
Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said the government doesn't know the whereabouts of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzman following his plea deal in the U.S.
Mexico Extradites Drug-Trafficking Ringleader 'Jesus G' To The U.S. Over Marihuana-Related Charges
Mexico extradited drug-trafficking ringleader "Jesus G" to the U.S. to face related charges in Arizona
Mexicans Against March Against Gentrification After Government Unveils Plan To Tackle Housing Problems
Mexican authorities detailed that some 600 people marched in CDMX to protest against gentrification and housing issues in the city
Criminal Group Allegedly Tied With Mexican Boxer Set Up Warehouses To Adapt Arms Smuggled From U.S.
The group tied with Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. reportedly set up warehouses to adapt arms smuggled from the U.S.
Mexican Cartels Are Forming Alliances With Mafias In The Balkans, Expanding Their Reach To Europe
Prominent Mexican cartels have formed alliances with mafias in the Balkans and are now operating in Europe, according to a new report
'You'll see. It's just better!': Trump Mocked After Push to Make 'Mexican Coke' American
Trump announced that he has persuaded Coca-Cola to use cane sugar in Coke sold in the US, making the product more like the brand's popular Mexican import.
Trump Says Cartels Have 'Very Strong Control Over Mexico': 'Can't Let That Happen'
President Donald Trump said cartels have "very strong control over Mexico" and its authorities
Mexican Cartels Are Now Smuggling Drugs By Disguising Them As Legal Medication
U.S. authorities are alerting that cartels are increasingly seeking to smuggle drugs by disguising them as legal medication
Ovidio Guzmán's Lawyer Using Strategy Similar to Menéndez Brothers' Defense, Journalist Says
In a podcast, two Mexican journalists said Jeffrey Lichtman is trying to distance Guzmán López from the typical image of a violent drug trafficker by portraying him as vulnerable and emotionally unstable.
Animal Shelter Claims Jalisco Cartel Is Threatening To Kill All Animals If Not Paid Thousands a Month
An animal shelter in Jalisco is accusing the eponymous cartel of threatening to kill all animals if not paid thousands a month to be allowed to operate
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says U.S. Also 'Has To Do Its Part' To Fight Drug-Trafficking
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. must also "do its part" to fight drug-trafficking on its side of the border
Volunteer Group in Jalisco Uncovers Clandestine Grave With More Than 30 Possible Victims
Indira Navarro, leader of Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco, said the site in Las Agujas, Zapopan, is on track to become one of the graves with the highest number of bodies found in the state.
Mexican President Sheinbaum To Sue Cartel Leader Ovidio Guzman's Lawyer For Defamation
Sheinbaum reiterated that her administration does not engage in relationships of complicity and ruled out any dialogue with Ovidio Guzmán's lawyer
Central American Immigrants Are Sending More Money Home During Trump's Crackdown: 'It's Easier to Have an Escape Plan'
Remittances to El Salvador rose 14% from January to March compared to the same period last year. In Honduras they saw a 20% increase and in Guatemala they rose by 21%
Ovidio Guzman Is Emaciated And Under Psychiatric Treatment Following His Arrest And Plea Deal: Report
Ovidio Guzman, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos," is looking emaciated and being treated for clinical depression following his arrest in the U.S.
Jalisco Cartel Now Recruiting Young People At Fast Food Restaurants, Report Claims
The Jalisco Cartel has switched recruiting tactics following the fallout related to the discovery of a training and extermination camp, now meeting potential operatives at fast food restaurants
Mexico Says It's Already Working To Avoid 30% Tariffs Announced By Trump: 'We Said It Was Unfair'
The Mexican government reacted on Saturday to Donald Trump's announcement about imposing 30% tariffs on the country as of August 1, saying it had already set up conversations with U.S. counterparts to address the issue