Mexico
Former Lawyer For 'El Chapo' Guzmán Elected as Criminal Court Judge in Chihuahua
Despite being flagged for months as a "high-risk" candidate, Silvia Delgado, a former attorney for Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has won a seat as a criminal court judge in Mexico's judicial elections
Jalisco New Generation Cartel Becomes First Cartel in History to Have Presence in All 32 Mexican States
The CJNG cartel was founded in Guadalajara by Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in 2009.
Tropical Storm Erick threatens Mexico: President Sheinbaum Warns It Could Become a Hurricane Cat 2
President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned the public that Hurricane Erick could make landfall as soon as Wednesday.
Former Lawyer For 'El Chapo' Guzman On Track To Become a Judge In Mexico After Judicial Elections
Silvia Delgado, a former lawyer for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is on track to become a judge in Mexico as a result of the country's newly-implemented judicial elections
Mexican Mayor Investigated Over Cartel Ties Killed After Leaving Her House
Tepalcatepec Mayor Martha Laura Mendoza was killed as she was leaving her house on Tuesday, the latest episode of deadly violence against elected officials in Mexico
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Gulf Cartel Leader 'El Fayuka' Linked to Grupo Fugitivo Killings
An alleged member of the Gulf Cartel was arrested in connection with the killing of the members of local music band Grupo Fugitivo
Mexican Judge Linked to Ayotzinapa and Ovidio Guzmán Cases Found Dead in Mexico State
Everardo Maya Arias, a prominent figure in Mexico's judicial system known for his involvement in high-profile cases, was found dead June 15 in Zinacantepec, Mexico State.
Mexican Band Banned from Entering the U.S. Fires Back With Song About the Consequences of Crime
After the Sinaloan band, Los Alegres del Barranco had their U.S. visas revoked for glorifying organized crime, they have released a cautionary song.
Mexican Governor Denies Being Targeted By The U.S. For Being a 'Suspected Terrorist': 'Completely False'
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo rejected being the subject of a security alert in the U.S. after a journalist reported so
Colombian Official Confirms At Least One Active Military Member is Working For Mexican Cartels
Earlier this year, Mexican media reported that cartels had launched a coordinated effort to recruit former and active Colombian soldiers for their expertise in explosives and landmines.
Mexico Confronts ICE Over Denied Access After Death of Detained Mexican Citizen in Georgia
Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has raised concerns that consular staff were "not notified for interviews" during recent visits to the ICE facility and has requested an explanation from officials at the detention center.
U.S. Prosecutors Present Nearly 5 Million Files in Case Against Los Zetas Cartel Leaders
On June 11, prosecutors revealed that the case includes roughly 490,000 intercepted calls, transcripts, intelligence summaries, and other materials related to Miguel Ángel and Omar Treviño Morales, who led the cartel throughout the 2010s.
Mexicans' Confidence in U.S. Plummets As Trump Admin Ramps Up Immigration Enforcement Policies: Poll
A survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that 19 nations have little to no confidence in the U.S.
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Met With Deputy Secretary of State, Told Him She 'Disagrees With Raids'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "good" meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau but expressed her disagreement with immigration enforcement raids
Trump Admin Reportedly Pressuring Mexico To Prosecute And Extradite Politicians Suspected Of Cartel Ties
The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring Mexico to prosecute and extradite politicians suspected of having ties with cartels
Mexican Forces Kill Alleged Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel Leader 'Don Balde' in Cross-Border Operation
Authorities in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas carried out an operation that resulted in the death of Baldemar Calderón Carrillo, the alleged leader of the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel
A Dozen Migrants From Mexico and El Salvador Arrested in South Texas Following ICE Raid
ICE recently arrested 12 undocumented migrants in a recent worksite raid in South Texas. The migrants were from Mexico and El Salvador and are now pending removal proceedings.
Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Claim From DHS That She Was Encouraging Violence in Immigration Protests: 'Absolutely False'
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejected a claim from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about encouraging immigration protests in Los Angeles
U.S. Targets 10 Front Companies Used by 'Los Chapitos' to Launder Fentanyl Proceeds
U.S. officials say a real estate firm, a spa, and a clothing rental service are among the front companies used by Los Chapitos to launder proceeds from their fentanyl trafficking operations
CJNG + Los Chapitos: Mexico's Most Dangerous Narcos Are Signaling a Terrifying Alliance
A video shared across social media platforms this week has ignited alarm as it seems to be a public show of unity between two of the country's deadliest criminal organizations, the Sinaloa Cartel Los Chapitos and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
U.S. Treasury Department Reveals 'Los Chapitos' Money-Laundering Network in Mazatlán
In the wake of the sanctions issued by the U.S. against 'Los Chapitos,' government officials discovered a money laundering network linked to the group.
Mexican Officials May Be Subject to U.S. Visa Bans Under Rubio's Cuban Medical Mission Sanctions
The restriction targets Central American officials who facilitated Cuba's controversial "medical missions," programs widely criticized in Washington as exploitative.
Mexican Officials Confirm 42 Nationals Detained During Los Angeles Immigration Raids
Mexican officials said dozens of Mexican nationals were arrested and several others have already been deported as unrest continues across California.
Former DEA Head Says Colombian Mercenaries Working For Cartels Strengthens Trump Admin's Case For U.S. Intervention: 'They Need To Feel Pain'
Former DEA head Derek Maltz said the reported presence of Colombian veterans in the ranks of Mexican cartels strengthens the Trump administration's case for striking the country's territory
Mexican Cartels Are Reportedly Recruiting Colombian Mercenaries To Build Explosives, Fight Turf Wars
Colombian veterans have been lured to Mexico with the promise of jobs that turned out to be working as a cartel operative, according to a new report
Mexican Police Kill Four Suspected Cartel Members In Area Where Five Officers Died After Explosive-Laden 'Ambush'
Mexican law enforcement killed four suspected cartel members in the same area in which, just days ago, five officers died as a result of an "ambush"
Mexican President Sheinbaum Reacts To L.A. Unrest, Claims City 'Wouldn't Be What It Is' Without Migrants
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the recent ICE operations that catalyzed protests in Los Angeles, saying the city "wouldn't be what it is" without migrants
More Individuals Expected to Face Narco-Terrorism Charges, Court Documents Show
Several other individuals are set to be prosecuted as "narco-terrorists," including former Colombian guerrilla fighters and two U.S. citizens.
Mexican Mayor Killed in Armed Attack in Michoacán Amid Ongoing Violence Against Public Officials
A group of armed men killed two people on June 6 in the municipality of Tacámbaro, Michoacán, including the town mayor
Drug Cartel Tell-All Author Anabel Hernández and Publisher Fined Thousands for Using Socialite's Photo in Book 'Las Señoras del Narco'
Violeta Vizcarra is the second woman mentioned in the book who is suing the author and publisher. Anabel Hernández's "Las Mujeres del Narco" includes several public figures.