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

Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody

Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.

• Apr 6

2 boats carrying aid to Cuba arrive in Havana after being reported missing

Two sailboats that went missing carrying humanitarian aid from southern Mexico to Cuba landed in Havana on Saturday afternoon.

• Mar 28

Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025

Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.

• Mar 26

229 migrants found calling for help in back of truck in Mexico

Veracruz is one of a number of states that migrants have historically crossed to reach the U.S., and are preyed upon by cartels and other criminal groups.

• Mar 24

Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.

• Mar 20

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

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

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

One of FBI's most wanted fugitives is captured in quickest arrest ever

Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.

• Mar 13

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

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

Details: Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Mexican security forces on Sunday killed the drug lord known as "El Mencho." He ran one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, which traffics a large share of the narcotics available in the U.S., such as fentanyl. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

• Feb 23

Mexican cartel expert on "El Mencho" killing

Stefano Ritondale is chief intelligence officer for Artorias and also runs All Source News ,which specializes in Mexican cartels. He joined CBS News to discuss the Mexican operation that killed cartel leader "El Mencho" and the violent clashes that have broken out in the aftermath.

• Feb 23

Violence after Mexico kills cartel leader

Clashes have erupted in western Mexico after the killing of a powerful cartel leader and Americans in parts of the country are being advised to shelter in place. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.

• Feb 23

25 Mexican National Guard troops dead in Jalisco

Twenty-five members of the Mexican National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six separate attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.

• Feb 23

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

Chicagoans in Puerto Vallarta describe unrest after killing of Jalisco cartel leader

Some Chicago-area residents currently in Puerto Vallarta recounted hearing explosions and saw thick black smoke billowing from cars and businesses throughout the city.

• 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

Mexico "El Mencho" operation sparks violence

Mexico's operation to capture cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," ended in his death and sparked massive violence. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.

• Feb 23

Latest news as violence in Mexico erupts

Violence erupted in parts of Mexico after security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader also known as "El Mencho." CBS News' Karen Hua reports.

• Feb 23

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