Feds use new terrorism designation to charge alleged Mexican cartel member
The U.S. Department of Justice used the new terrorism designation for the first time – providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
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Influencer killed during livestream made chilling comment before murder
Valeria Márquez, 23, was likely murdered by a hit man during a livestream on TikTok, Mexican prosecutors said.
Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
Lambertina Galeana, a former senior judge, is accused of helping to conceal videos that allegedly showed the kidnapping of the Ayotzinapa students.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
Father-son cartel leaders charged for allegedly running fentanyl network
Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son, Pedro Inzunza Coronel allegedly ran one of the world's largest and most sophisticated fentanyl production networks, federal prosecutors said.
Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters killed during campaign rally
Yesenia Lara, the candidate of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Morena party for mayor of Texistepec, was identified by local media as the slain politician.
Nazi war criminal linked to top cartel and Pablo Escobar, report says
Dubbed the "Butcher of Lyon" for his wartime torture of prisoners, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie fled to South America after the end of World War II.
Cartel accused of paying members $3,500 for "dead police officers"
Colombia's president has accused the Gulf Clan of devising a strategy to "systematically murder" members of the security forces.
Mexican mayor arrested in connection to alleged drug cartel training camp
The Jalisco New Generation cartel allegedly used the ranch to train newly recruited gunmen.
2 arrested over murders of mom, son searching for missing relative
Maria del Carmen Morales and her son were shot dead last week. They had been searching for another son who went missing last year.
Ex-agent, wife murdered after he testified against drug lord's son
Ivan Morales was a prosecution witness in the U.S. trial of Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, the son of the country's most wanted man, "El Mencho."
U.S. releases image of cartel leader's jaguar while announcing sanctions
The new sanctions against Jalisco New Generation, including its top members, target the group's fuel theft network.
Politician shot dead while dining at restaurant in Mexico
Jose Luis Pereira, a senior member of the Teocaltiche city government, was attacked at around 5 p.m. at a seafood restaurant in Jalisco, authorities said.
Mother and son murdered while searching for missing relatives
Maria del Carmen Morales was a member of a collective whose discovery of bones and clothing at a suspected cartel training camp shocked Mexico.
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Wife identifies missing husband's shirt at cartel recruitment ranch
The discovery of bones, shoes and clothing at the Jalisco ranch has shone a spotlight on the ruthless tactics of cartels in a country where thousands are missing.
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
Ban on music glorifying cartels sparks violence, chaos at concert
Luis R. Conriquez and his band were forced to flee the stage after saying he had been banned by the government from singing "narcocorridos" music.
"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador
A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.
Drug lord convicted in killing of U.S. agent released from prison
Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo is listed on the DEA website as a fugitive for "kidnapping and murder of a federal agent."
Bodies of 11 murder victims found in Mexico, officials say
Guerrero is one of six out of 32 states that account for almost half of Mexico's homicides, much of them linked to drug trafficking.
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
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