Mexico Drug Cartels
Some Mexican Cartels Have Begun Human Trafficking as Drug Operations Are Disrupted
Organized crime groups that previously focused on tapping into oil pipelines to steal oil, or on drug smuggling are branching out into human trafficking.
Mexican Police Chief Arrested Over Links to Last Month's Slaying of Mormons
After nine Mormons—three women and six children—were murdered by the side of a Mexican road in November, a national outcry erupted. Now a police chief has been arrested over his ties to the crime.
Narco Group 'La Linea' Probed in Mormon Murders
As pressure increases on Mexico to solve the murders of three women and six children - and the kidnapping of eight others - the cartel involved has been named by the Mexican government, and one unidentified suspect has been arrested.
Trump Vows to 'Wage War' on Mexican Drug Cartels
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador rejected Trump's call for conflict with the cartels after the violent attack near the U.S. border.
Trump Admits His Border Wall is Not Impenetrable
Smuggling gangs have reportedly used commercial power tools to cut through the new parts of Trump's controversial wall along the Mexican border.
19 People Have Been Murdered by Mexican Cartels Fighting Over Avocado Trade
Last Thursday, nine dead bodies were hanged from a bridge in Mexico, and it's believed the grisly scene was meant to be a scare tactic by a cartel.
YouTube Star Dissolved Students in Acid
Gutierrez told police he was being paid just $159 per week for his cartel work.
Cartels Kill Dozens of Politicians Ahead of Mexico Vote
At least 82 candidates and officeholders have already been killed since September.
Three Italian Men in Mexico 'Sold for $53' to Gangsters
Their family still hopes to find them alive.
Three Dozen Skulls Found Buried in Mexico Region
The war on the drug cartel in Mexico has been going on for over a decade.
Kings of the Stoned Age
Legal marijuana was supposed to hurt the Mexican drug cartels, but narcos in California aren't going anywhere.
Mexican Presidential Candidate Wants to End Drug War
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has jumped to an early lead, but not everyone is happy about his stance on the cartels.
Decapitated Heads Found in Cooler in Mexico
A message threatened a high-ranking police official and was signed CJNG—the initials of a drug cartel.
Cartels Use Government Data to Kidnap Avocado Farmers
Mexico's avocado producers are prime targets for cartel extortion.
U.S. Warns Against Visiting Mexico Tourist Hot Spots
The warning may have a serious impact on Mexico's economy.
DHS Secretary Kelly's Mexico Visit Marred by Riot
The past week has been particularly bloody in the country.
Murder Rate Reaches Record High in Mexico
The capture of El Chapo in January 2016 created a power vacuum that is being violently disputed between different cartels.
Tourist Hotspot of Cancún Plagued by Deadly Violence
In the first six months of 2017, Cancún has seen more killings than in the whole of 2016.
Why is Mexico's Murder Rate On the Rise?
It's not just criminal organizations who are responsible, agents of the Mexican state play their part too.
Gang Rivalry Sparks Deadly Prison Riot in Mexico
Two state police officers, one security guard and an inmate were killed in the violence.
Mexicans Take Up Arms, Form Roadblock Against Cartels
Armed, masked men in the mining region set up the vigilante group and formed a roadblock in response to extortion and kidnappings.
Mexican Journalists Mourn Slain Colleagues
A record 11 journalists were killed in Mexico in 2016.
Gunmen Target Journalists in Mexico in Separate Attacks
Mexico is one of the deadliest countries for journalism at a time when murder rates are at their highest since 2011.
Mexico Rejects 'Second Deadliest Country' Ranking
The International Institute for Strategic Studies placed Mexico behind Syria in their Armed Conflict Survey 2017 report.
Mexico Is World's Second Deadliest Country After Syria
The government's fight against criminal cartels accounted for 23,000 deaths in 2016.
El Chapo Loses Solitary Appeal but Can Write to Wife
The Mexican drug kingpin spends up to 23 hours locked up and is not allowed to receive any visitors.
Mexico Arrests 'El Chapo' Guzman's Right-Hand Man
The drug trafficker helped Guzman escape federal prison twice but was reported to be locked in a battle for succession of the Sinaloa cartel.
Drug Kingpin El Chapo Gets Univision-Netflix Series
Filming for the series has been shrouded in secrecy, and Guzmán has launched legal appeals in Mexico against the producers.