Drug cartels
Largest Ever Fentanyl Shipment on U.S. Highway Seized Heading to Colorado
Officials in Colorado last month said authorities "already seized more illicit fentanyl in the first five months of 2022 than they did in all of last year."
Cops Smash Huge Drug Syndicate, Seize 2,200 Pounds of Cannabis Buds
The Sinaloa Cartel was famously headed by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is now serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison.
Mexican Cartel Allegedly Sold 'Poison' Drugs Out of Taco Trucks
A Mexican restaurant and its taco trucks were described by authorities as a "regional hub" for selling drugs.
Trump Jr. Defends Dad's Alleged Plan to Bomb Mexico: 'Is That a Bad Thing?'
A former Trump official says the ex-president wanted to bomb Mexican drug cartels. Trump's son suggested it was a good idea.
Mexican Police Find 6 Severed Heads on Car Along With Threatening Message
Human remains on a busy street are believed to be victims of drug gang-related violence, authorities say.
Mexican Cockfight Results in 20 Shot Dead
The country's president has indicated that gangs are likely involved in the violence, which has previously upended the avocado trade.
Colombian Navy Finds Clandestine Cartel Shipyard With 2 Narco Submarines
Authorities allege a FARC dissident group ran the drug-trafficking operation.
Authorities Search More Homes in Northern Mexico After Finding 17 Bodies
The human remains were found in backyards and under patios by a volunteer team.
An Increase of Mexican Migrants to the US Could Signal 'A 'Failed State'
"Washington ought to really be paying attention to the deterioration of the economy and the rule of law in Mexico."
Mexico Losing $8.5M a Day as U.S. Blocks Avocado Trade Amid Cartel Violence
The epicenter of Mexican avocado production lies in the state of Michoacán, one of the most dangerous areas in the country.
How the Avocado Became Key to Mexican Drug Cartel Turf War
The U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. inspector working in the state of Michoacán, a major producing region, received a threatening call.
Former Soccer Star, Current Mexican Governor Pictured With Gang Members
The governor of Morelos said the 2018 picture of him with three gang members is just an example of a famous former soccer player taking pictures with fans.
Singer Ninel Conde to Sue Journalist for Linking Her to Mexican Drug Lord
Ninel Conde has shot down claims made in upcoming book "Emma y las otras señoras del narco" ("Emma and Other Narco Women") about how she gained her wealth.
Drug Cartels Steer Flow of Migrants; Can Biden Make Mexico Stop Them?
One sector of the U.S.-Mexico border witnessed nearly a third of all migrant encounters while another portion saw just 2 percent. When it comes to the flow of migrants, cartel smuggling rings play a major role.
Mexico Says It Arrested 'Narco Queen' in Significant Hit to Major Cartel
Rosalinda González Valencia is the wife of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
'Narcos Mexico's' Mayra Hermosillo Was 'Scared' of What Cartel Would Think
Mayra Hermosillo spoke to Newsweek about portraying active, real-life drug lord Enedina Arellano Félix in Season 3 of "Narcos: Mexico."
Mexico Blames U.S. for Flow of Illegal Weapons to Criminal Organizations
Seven out of 10 guns in Mexico can be traced back to the United States, says the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Mexican Non-Profit Finds Kids As Young As 13 Recruited by Drug Cartels
Because they can't be charged as adults, drug cartels in Mexico recruit children to complete drug sales, act as lookouts and even kill.
Facebook Didn't Fix Systems That Allowed Violent Behavior to Repeat: Docs
An internal document showed Facebook employees alerting their bosses of violent behavior from cartels and human trafficking groups.
Daughter of Mexican Cartel Leader "El Mencho" Sentenced to 30 Months
Jessica Johanna Oseguera González was convicted on the basis that she violated the Kingpin Act by conducting financial business with six Mexican businesses that had been sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
El Chapo's Wife Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges as Part of Plea Deal
Appearing in a green jail uniform in federal court in Washington, Aispuro pleaded guilty to three offenses.
Human Smugglers Charging Up To $15,000 Per Person for U.S. Border Crossing
"Those who arrived at the border and are already there in groups or caravans and are stuck there sometimes are so desperate they hire the services of a smuggler...a lot of smugglers visit migrant shelters and find new clients," said Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera of George Mason University.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Attempts Mexican Accent During Speech About Cartels
The Georgia Republican said Mexican drug cartels "love" Democrats amid the ongoing border crisis.
Several Dead In Shootout Between Rival Mexican Cartel Gangs
One report suggested dozens had been killed while the official police death toll put the figure at six.
Mexican President Says U.S. Can Still Apologize For 'Fast & Furious' Sting
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador reignited demands this week for either clarity or an apology over a botched Obama-era United States gun-running operation dubbed "Fast and Furious."
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent Charged With Money Laundering
During his tenure, Jose Irizarry worked out of the DEA's Miami field office, Washington, D.C., bureau, and an official outpost in Cartagena, Colombia.
Trump Ready to Label Mexican Drug Cartels 'Terrorist Organization'
President Donald Trump wants to designate Mexican drug cartels 'terrorist organizations,' but so far, Mexico has rejected Trump's offer to meet the cartels' violence with military force.
Trump Tells O'Reilly He Will Designate Drug Cartels as Terror Groups
Trump said his offer to the Mexican government to "let us go in and clean it out" was rejected.