Mexico Drug Cartels
The latest news on Mexican drug cartels. A rise in violence from Mexican drug cartels has been increasing in recent years. Made up of a drug trafficking syndicate, the Mexican government has stated it's goal of dismantling the cartels and preventing trafficking along the United States-Mexico border. There have been numerous reports of killings and kidnappings by cartels in recent years, with the U.S. government warning Americans not to visit certain areas of Mexico because of the rise in violence.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for "strike" on cartels amid Mexico kidnapping
Four Americans were reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Fact Check: Viral helicopter minigun video linked to El Chapo son's arrest
After Ovidio Guzman's arrest, footage purporting to show a Mexican government helicopter firing on the Sinaloa cartel emerged online.
Who was the real Black Mafia Family? A story of cruelty, cocaine and crime
The story behind the real Black Mafia Family is being told in the Starz 8-part documentary series, "The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast."
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.
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.
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.
Avocado Imports to Resume After Mexico Assures U.S. Inspectors Will Be Safe
The inspections temporarily stopped last week after an inspector and his family was threatened.
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.
Mexican Drug Cartels Turn to IEDs to Use Against Army as Drug War Rages On
A self-defense movement in a western Mexican city said the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has started using homemade explosive devices in its attacks.
Loyal Dog Waiting Outside Home Of Murdered Owner Lourdes Maldonado Rescued
A photo of Lourdes Maldonado's dog Chato went viral on Reddit earlier this week, following the killing of the Mexican journalist.
Six Indicted in Plot to Sell High-Power Weapons to Dangerous Mexican Cartel
The cartel has been linked to multiple massacres in Mexico involving burned and dismembered bodies.
All the Major Deaths on 'Ozark' So Far
"Ozark" Season 4 is coming to Netflix very soon. Here's your guide to all the main characters who have lost their lives on the show so far.
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.
Here's What Time Season 3 of 'Narcos: Mexico' Will Be Streaming on Netflix
The third and final season of "Narcos: Mexico" is almost upon us and the show will be released at different times depending on location.
Police Chief Receives Severed Head From Drug Cartel on First Day of Work
According to Vice, a message sent with the body part read: "Tijuana will bleed because of that kidnapper."
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.
Over 1400 Pounds of Meth Seized from Drug Ring Masterminded from Prison
On Thursday, Polk County police announced that several arrests were made in an investigation known as "Operation Dirty Water." Some of those involved have ties with the Juarez cartel.
President Biden Is Responsible For This Border Crisis
We have a humanitarian, public health and security emergency at the border.
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.
