Gunman kills a Mexican social media influencer during a livestream Mexican officials say a social media influencer was killed by a gunman during a livestream in the violence-torn state of Sinaloa The Independent UK · Aug 5
Mexican Authorities Arrest Criminal Cell Allegedly Tied to Los Mexicles, Accused in 24 Homicides in Juárez The arrests came just days after members of Mexico's Attorney General's Office, with support from the Mexican Army and National Guard, arrested Gerardo León Hill, also known as "El Tokio," the alleged the leader of Los Mexicles. Latin Times · Jul 31
A Mexican village warned of a cartel offensive during the World Cup. Then the drone attacks began Residents of the rural community of Guajes de Ayala in Mexico have faced a violent attack by the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel The Independent UK · Jul 8
Mexican army captures top cartel boss in another blow to Jalisco New Generation The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence. Euronews · Apr 28
Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist The Independent UK · Apr 22
Jalisco Cartel Continues Reshaping Itself Following Death of 'El Mencho': Analysis The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has pushed Mexico's most powerful criminal organization into a transitional period. Latin Times · Mar 21
El Mencho's Death Will Only Bring 'Temporary Instability' to Jalisco Cartel Network Built on Regional Alliances, Report Claims The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," is unlikely to disrupt cocaine flows toward Central America and the United States, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 7
How Mexican forces killed El Mencho, the country's most powerful cartel leader Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel? Euronews · Feb 23
Abduction of Mexican mine workers raises doubts over touted security improvements The abduction of 10 mine workers in Mexico's Sinaloa state has raised questions again about the government's touted security improvements The Independent UK · Feb 16
Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico The Independent UK · Jan 26
World Cup fans set to descend on home turf of Mexico’s most powerful cartel despite rocket launcher attack and mass grave Hundreds of garments and burned bone fragments were found at a ranch in the state earlier this year The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Report: Women's Role in Organized Crime in Mexico Has Grown Significantly in the Past Decade With a growing need to fill secondary roles such as logistics, storage, drug processing and the management of local operations, criminal groups increasingly turned to women. Latin Times · Oct 26, 2025
Turf Wars Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Spread Across Sinaloa, Reaching Tourist Hub Mazatlán Despite being nearly 140 miles south of where the conflict began, Mazatlán has seen a significant rise in homicides and kidnappings compared with last year, severely impacting the local economy. Latin Times · Oct 26, 2025
Safety For Hire: Security Firms Cash In On World Cup In Mexico Gunshots rang out in a Mexico City warehouse as Leopoldo Cerdeira emptied a cartridge into a car door propped up on a stand. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 Mexico says it's cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem Mexico's top prosecutor says the government plans to arrest many more people involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States
Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025 Mexico Extradites 26 Cartel Members Amid Pressures from Trump Admin. Experts Warn More May Come. Mexico sent 26 people accused of being cartel operatives to the U.S. amid increasing pressure from Washington. Experts say they may not be the last ones.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration Mexico says it sent 26 alleged cartel figures to the United States at the request of the Trump administration and to prevent these individuals from running their illicit businesses from Mexican prisons
Latin Times · Aug 12, 2025 'El Chapo' Authorized To Meet With His Lawyer After Complaining About Isolation And 'Psychological Torment' Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been granted access to his lawyer days after complaining he was being subjected to isolation at the maximum prison he's being held in
Latin Times · Aug 11, 2025 'El Chapo' Guzman Allegedly Complains About Isolation In Prison, Lack Of Access To His Lawyer: 'Psychological Torment' Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman sent a letter from prison complaining about lack of access to his lawyer and isolation in the Colorado prison he's held in
Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025 Cartels Are Taking Over Emergency Rooms in Mexico, Forcing Doctors to Treat Gunmen At Gunpoint Criminal organizations in Mexico have increasingly taken control of hospital emergency rooms, forcing medical personnel at gunpoint to treat their wounded gunmen.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 Brazen murders threaten Mexico City’s tourism as safety image at risk Over a million tourists landed at the capital's airport between January and March this year
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Tigers, jaguars and elephants are the latest to flee cartel violence in Mexico's Sinaloa A pack of veterinarians clamber over hefty metal crates of animals they load one-by-one onto a fleet of semi-trucks
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 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.
Latin Times · May 14, 2025 Family of 'El Chapo' Guzmán is Using Witness Protection as Strategy to Keep Control of Sinaloa Cartel, Mexican Expert Says The recent entry of 17 family members of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán into the U.S. is part of a coordinated strategy that reflects a calculated decision within the Sinaloa Cartel, a Mexican expert is claiming
Latin Times · May 13, 2025 Over a Dozen Relatives of 'El Chapo', Including Ex-Wife, Surrender to U.S. Border Authorities, Reportedly in Exchange for Plea Deal Over a dozen relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, including his former wife Griselda López Pérez, entered the United States and surrendered to authorities