The Latest Breaking News from Omar García Harfuch

Sheinbaum vs. Washington: What Her "Complex Relationship" Comment Reveals About U.S.-Mexico Tensions

Sheinbaum calls the U.S. relationship "complex," accusing Washington of using praise to divide her cabinet as trade talks resume this month.

Latin Times · Sep 4

Mexico Homicides Plunge to Historic Lows During 2026 World Cup Opening Days

Mexico's daily homicides plunge to historic lows under 30 during the 2026 World Cup as President Sheinbaum's security cabinet reports a 46% drop in crime.

Latin Times · Jun 19

Mexico Says Interpol Has Not Issued Red Notice for Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya

The U.S. accuses Rocha Moya of receiving support from Los Chapitos to win the Sinaloa governorship and, once in office, allowed violence to continue unchecked while protecting cartel leaders and their drug trafficking operations.

Latin Times · Jun 1

Mexican Authorities Detain Daughter of Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada in Sinaloa; Release Her Later

Despite the Mexican government clearing Mónica Zambada of any criminal involvement, a document from the U.S. Treasury Department places her as part of a network allegedly used by her father to launder money from drug trafficking.

Latin Times · Mar 20

Mexican Authorities Arrest Jalisco Cartel Suspect 'El Congo,' Linked to Killing Of Mayor In Broad Daylight

The arrest of El Congo marks the first new development since January, when Mexican media reported that one of Manzo's employees in the Uruapan city government played a key role in facilitating the mayor's killing.

Latin Times · Mar 3

Tens Of Inmates Escaped From Puerto Vallarta Prison Following 'El Mencho's' Killing

As reported by Mexican media, the escape occurred Feb. 22, the same day as the operation to capture El Mencho when armed groups stormed the prison and rammed the main gate with a vehicle.

Latin Times · Feb 25

Texas Gov. Abbott Increases Patrols Across The Border After Killing Of El Mencho In Mexico: 'Significant Threat'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he ordered to increase the amount of patrols at the border after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

Latin Times · Feb 24

Mexican Officials Say Almost 60 People Have Died During the Wave of Violence in Jalisco Following the Death of 'El Mencho'

President Claudia Sheinbaum said that "Mexico should feel very proud of our armed forces" adding that the government's priority is "to guarantee peace and security"

Latin Times · Feb 23

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says The Country Is 'Calm And Peaceful' After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican President Sheinbaum said the country is "calm and peaceful" after the killing of Nemesio Oceguera Cervantes, Known as El Mencho and leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

Latin Times · Feb 23

Expert Says El Mencho's Death Could Turn Jalisco Cartel Into a 'Wounded Beast' With Multiple Splintering Factions

Mexico's top security official, Omar García Harfuch, confirmed El Mencho's death and said the operation triggered reprisals by the cartel in 11 states, including 85 highway blockades and 70 arrests.

Latin Times · Feb 23