Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down

The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.

• 18H ago

Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials

The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.

• Apr 30

U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking

The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.

• Apr 29

Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head

Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero," or The Gardener, was seen as a possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed in February.

• Apr 28

Top Jalisco cartel leader captured

A top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was captured Monday near the community of El Mirador in the state of Nayarit, Mexican officials said.

• Apr 28
• 0:29

Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid

The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.

• Apr 25

Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico

The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."

• Apr 24

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

Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids

Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.

• Apr 21

New details about Mexican pyramid shooting

Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.

• Apr 21
• 2:16

CIA employees die in Mexico car crash

Leaders in Mexico are demanding answers after two CIA employees died in a car crash following a drug lab raid. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

• Apr 21
• 3:52

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

Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids

A Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured, during a shooting at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, officials confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

• Apr 21
• 2:02

2 U.S. Embassy officials killed in car crash after Mexico drug lab raid

Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.

• Apr 20

Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico

Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.

• Apr 20

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

Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video

An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.

• Apr 17

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

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

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

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