The Latest Breaking News from Omar Garcia Harfuch

Influencer shot dead in Mexico while livestreaming: Suspect arrested in cartel-hit Sinaloa

Mexico has arrested a man suspected of shooting dead influencer Cesar Gastelum during a livestream earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday, as investigators linked the killing to his social media posts.

The Times of India · Aug 27

Cartel Boss Allegedly Had Beauty Influencer Assassinated During Livestream For Infuriatingly Mundane Reason

A romantic relationship gone wrong allegedly sits at the center of Valeria Márquez’s tragic passing.

Bored Panda · Aug 3

Mexican Authorities Capture Jalisco Cartel Leader For Whom U.S. Was Offering Millions In Reward

Mexican authorities say they have captured one of the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

International Business Times · Apr 28

Mexico Extradites Dozens More Cartel Operatives To The U.S.: 'Real Threat To The Country's Security'

Mexico announced the extradition of dozens more cartel operatives to the United States, the third such operation under the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum.

Latin Times · Jan 21

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Celebrates Arrest Of Tren De Aragua Leader: 'Good For The Mexican People'

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the arrest of an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua in the country

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2025

Top Mexican Official Confirms U.S. Drones Are Conducting Missions Deep Inside The Country

Mexican Public Safety Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch confirmed U.S. government drones flew missions deep inside the country this week

Latin Times · Aug 15, 2025

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

Latin Times · Jul 25, 2025

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.

Latin Times · Jul 22, 2025

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

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Mexico Top Security Official Introduces Elite Unit To Combat Top Cartel Operatives

The UNO force counts with powers of prevention, investigation and response to high-impact situations

Latin Times · Mar 31, 2025