8 suspected cartel gunmen killed in shootout near U.S.-Mexico border
The shootout took place on a roadway about 3 miles from the U.S. border.
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Drug lord's whereabouts unknown as Mexico presses U.S. for answers
Edgar Valdez Villarreal, nicknamed "La Barbie" for his fair complexion, was captured by Mexico and extradited to the U.S., where he was sentenced to 49 years in prison.
Police in Mexico spot dog with human body part in its mouth — again
It was the third time in the last month that canines have been seen in Mexico trotting off with human body parts.
Dog sniffs out 2,000 fentanyl pills baked into bread rolls
A specially trained dog detected a suspicious package at a mail delivery company in Sinaloa — home to the drug cartel of the same name.
Waitresses among 9 killed in massacre at bar; cartel messages left behind
Gunmen left behind posters signed by the Santa Rosa de Lima gang. The messages appeared to accuse the bars' owners of supporting the rival Jalisco cartel.
Moms hunting for their missing kids are "being killed by drug cartels"
Warring cartels are blamed for the roughly 100,000 cases of "desaparecidos," or missing people, in Mexico, and now they're targeting the bereaved mothers.
Dog found with human head in its mouth — with cartel message nearby
Drug cartels in Mexico frequently leave notes alongside heaps of dismembered human remains, as a way to intimidate rivals or authorities.
Drug lord who killed 20 tried to blame rival gang, police say
Raids at alleged cartel leaders' properties found luxury homes and a menagerie including a tiger, a zebra, antelopes and stuffed wild animals.
"Most feared narco-terrorist in Colombia" gets 35 years in U.S. prison
Don Mario, whose real name is Daniel Rendon Herrera, pleaded guilty to running a criminal enterprise and conspiring to support a designated terrorist group.
Gunmen open fire on customers and staff at Mexican bar, killing 12
At least six men and six women were killed, officials said, as cartel violence rages in the region.
Church suspends priest who advised parishioners to carry guns
"Get yourself a gun, the government can go to hell," the Rev. Alfredo Gallegos said in a sermon.
Drug lord called "The Strawberry" claims deadly attack was aimed at him
Shockingly, for a man wanted by police, Hurtado said he has openly lived in San Miguel Totolapan for some time.
OPEC+ announces plan to cut production quotas
Prices of gas are expected to increase in the United States and around the world after the international oil cartel OPEC+ announced its plan to cut production quotas by 2 million barrels a day starting next month. The U.S. accuses OPEC of doing this, in part, to help Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine. Errol Barnett reports.
At least 15 killed as inmates in a packed Ecuador prison go to war
The violence was just the latest episode in gang warfare that has come to define Ecuador's overcrowded prison system.
6 police officers killed amid cartel turf war in northern Mexico
Five of the officers were shot dead while training at a sports center, the Zacatecas state government said.
10 people killed in mass shooting at pool hall in Mexico
The governor of Guanajuato condemned what he called a "cowardly attack" and vowed to restore order.
Ex-Gulf Cartel boss gets life sentence in Texas for drug conspiracy
Costilla-Sanchez, who was also known as "Doble X" and "Dos Equis," was a police officer before becoming the head of the powerful cartel.
Utility workers killed after warring drug cartels cut electricity as "reprisals"
Assailants opened fire on trucks carrying workers from the state-owned electrical power company. Two workers escaped and two were killed.
Suspect still at large over 2 months after priests killed inside church
A church advisor said it was "incredible" that 1,000 soldiers and 200 guardsmen deployed to the area had not been able to find the suspect.
DEA warns of colorful fentanyl aimed at children
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of colorful fentanyl pills and powder that look like candy. Officials say drug cartels are using candy colors to get young people hooked.
DEA chief: Cartels are killing Americans with fentanyl at "catastrophic" rates
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Week of widespread violence shows power of cartel's "vast empire"
Mexico has made more attempts to capture drug lords, something the president previously said he wasn't interested in.
U.S. employees in Tijuana told to "shelter in place" amid violence
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
11 killed as violence flares in Mexican border city of Juarez
Businesses were burned and a local radio presenter was among those killed, authorities and witnesses said.
Arrests of cartel "bosses" trigger wave of destruction in Mexico
Images on social media showed men commandeering cars and buses and setting them on fire. Others showed burned-out convenience stores.
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