MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — Authorities in this border state continue searching for a migrant from Central America who is suspected of having stabbed two men to death before fleeing. One of the theories presented by authorities point to the man having es…
Author: Cartel Chronicles
5 Cartel Gunmen Killed Near Texas Border
SAN FERNANDO, Tamaulipas — Mexican authorities killed five gunmen from the Gulf Cartel during fierce battle. Unofficial information points to one of the deceased having been a commander within the criminal organization.
Mexican Cartel Attempts Armed Prison Break in Border State
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Tamaulipas — A brazen rescue attempt by Los Zetas cartel gunmen led to hours of gunfighting this morning in the capital of this border state. The operation resulted in failure as authorities were able to move out the underworld boss …
Mexican Federales Leave Highway Drivers at Mercy of Drug Cartels During Holidays
Mexican federal authorities are leaving thousands of tourists who are expected to visit this border city, and other cities in Texas, for the Christmas holidays without protection from and at the mercy of the drug cartels that control this area.
Texan Beaten to Death in Mexican Border City
PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Coahuila — A Texas man was beaten to death with a lead pipe in this border city. The victim was struck in the head repeatedly until he died; his body was left next to his vehicle.
Mexican Gov’t Lists Border City Among ‘Most Violent’
MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Despite a tense sense of calm hovering over this border city, state officials with the new administration confirmed that the majority of the murders are tied to brutal cartel turf wars.
‘Time Bomb’: Mexican Cartel Prison Riots Kill Scores
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — The violence seems to have no end in sight at the Topo Chico prison where cartel members from rival factions of the Los Zetas are being jailed for murders and other crimes.