The Latest Breaking News from the Mexican Army

Mexican soldier at guns-for-food drive saws up shotgun without realizing it’s loaded

A “guns-for-food drive” organized by the Mexican Army backfired when a soldier forgot to check if one of the weapons was loaded.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

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

El Mencho Killed: Who the CJNG Leader Was and What His Death Means for Mexico's Narco Power Balance

Mexico's military killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), during an operation of the Mexican Army on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Latin Times · Feb 22

'Los Chapitos' Faction Of The Sinaloa Cartel Take New Blow With Arrest of Group Tied To Its Top Sicario

Authorities say the suspects work for "El Perris," the leader of the armed wing loyal to the Chapitos known as "Los Ninis"; he is wanted by the FBI

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

Mexican Authorities Single Out 10 Municipalities In Need Of Priority Attention Due to Cartel-Related Violence

According to authorities, 10 municipalities across six Mexican states are in need of "priority attention" due to high number of murders

Latin Times · Nov 16, 2024

Mexican Army Seizes Truck With Hundreds of Migrants Headed for U.S. as Officials Fear Rush Before Trump Takes Office

"It doesn't happen too often in our state that (smugglers) transport people in a trailer box as if they were cargo" said Chihuahua's Public Safety Secretary

Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024

Almost 40 Percent of All Reported Murders in Sinaloa in 2024 Have Taken Place Since September

An advocacy group has also reported that, on top of the murders, authorities need to pay attention to the almost 300 people that have gone missing

Latin Times · Oct 12, 2024

Amid U.S. pressure on fentanyl, Mexico raises drug lab raids data

Mexico's army has dramatically revised upward the number of drug lab raids it says it conducted under President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, according to government data and leaked military documents reviewed by Reuters.

Reuters · Mar 17, 2023