Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.

• Apr 22

Mexico investigating after CIA employees die in crash following drug lab raid

The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.

• Apr 21

Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.

• Apr 18

3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says

President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.

• Apr 15

U.S. sanctions alleged "gatekeeper" of cartel human smuggling routes

The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.

• Apr 15

U.S. says 1 person survived after strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5

After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.

• Apr 13

Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico

The discovery of the grave site adds to dozens of similar cases in Jalisco, the state hardest hit by Mexico's missing persons crisis.

• Apr 10

California man who co-founded powerful Mexican cartel pleads guilty in U.S.

Erick Valencia Salazar, aka "El 85," formed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with "El Mencho" who was killed by the Mexican army in February.

• Apr 8

Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico

Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.

• Mar 19

Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run

Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.

• Mar 17

Suspect who played key role in "El Mencho" raid is arrested

The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.

• Mar 16

Ecuador launches U.S.-backed anti-drug operations: "We're at war"

The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.

• Mar 16

Latin American drug kingpin wanted by U.S. is arrested in Bolivia

Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.

• Mar 13

14 million doses of fentanyl seized from secret drug lab in Mexico

The raids come as President Donald Trump ramps up his criticism of Mexico's record on fighting drug trafficking.

• Mar 13

U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows

U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.

• Mar 9

Trump speaks at Shield of Americas summit

President Trump spoke to Latin American and Caribbean world leaders at the Shield of the Americas summit in Doral, Florida, where he touted the U.S. and Israel's operation in Iran and took aim at drug cartels.

• Mar 7

Powerful cartel boss "El Mencho" is buried in golden casket in Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes' killing set off retaliatory violence by the cartel, killing more than 70 people.

• Mar 3

Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family

Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.

• Feb 28

U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"

The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.

• Feb 27

Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab

Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.

• Feb 26

Former DEA chief examines "El Mencho" operation

The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.

• Feb 24

Romantic partner helped lead to deadly capture of top cartel leader

A trusted associate of one of the cartel leader's romantic partners escorted the woman to Tapalpa, Jalisco, for a meeting with the drug lord, officials said.

• Feb 24

25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.

• Feb 23

Violence erupts after Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho" killed in federal operation

Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.

• Feb 23

After leader killed, what does future hold for powerful Jalisco cartel?

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head.

• Feb 23

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