Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador presented a medal to a cartel-connected Army general who spent time in a U.S. jail awaiting trial on drug charges. The general was ultimately turned over to Mexico, where he was released.
Author: Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby
Cartel Surveillance Center Found in Mexican Tourist Hotspot near Texas Border
Authorities in Mexico raided a hotel used as a front to hide a cartel surveillance center in a border city known as a “safe” tourist hotspot near the Texas border.
Mexican News Outlet Owner Charged in Alleged Kidnapping of Rival Journalist
The owner of a Mexican news outlet remains behind bars awaiting trial for her alleged role in the kidnapping by cartel gunmen of a journalist from another outlet.
Israeli Police Arrest Fugitive Mexican Diplomat on International Rape Charges
Authorities in Israel arrested a former Mexican diplomat who fled his home country to avoid arrest on multiple rape charges. Israeli authorities are expected to work with Mexico to extradite the fugitive.
Sinaloa’s Chapitos Order Stoppage of Fentanyl Production, Trade on Their Turf
A series of cartel banners signed by the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel point to an apparent order by the criminal organization to stop all production, trade, and shipments of fentanyl on their turf. The banner comes as international tensions r…
VIDEO: Politician Talks About Buying Border State Congressmen in Mexico
A private law firm released a controversial video showing a top politician in northern Mexico openly talking about using government funds to buy the allegiance of state congressmen. The video is part of a private investigation by the law firm represent…
VIDEO: Politician Talks About Buying Border State Congressmen in Mexico
A private law firm released a controversial video showing a top politician in northern Mexico openly talking about using government funds to buy the allegiance of state congressmen. The video is part of a private investigation by the law firm represent…
Cartel-Connected Human Smugglers Plead Guilty in Texas to Fatal Incidents near Border
Four human smugglers whose organization is tied to Mexico’s Gulf Cartel pleaded guilty to their role in two incidents where eight migrants died. The conviction comes when the U.S.-Mexico border continues to draw international headlines due to the recor…
Cartel-Connected Human Smugglers Plead Guilty in Texas to Fatal Incidents near Border
Four human smugglers whose organization is tied to Mexico’s Gulf Cartel pleaded guilty to their role in two incidents where eight migrants died. The conviction comes when the U.S.-Mexico border continues to draw international headlines due to the recor…
GRAPHIC: Cartel Gunmen Spread Terror in Mexican Border State After Dumping 12 Bodies
One of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels spread terror in the border state of Nuevo Leon after dumping 12 dismembered bodies in various locations. The gory crime scenes come as Mexico’s government has been unable to stop the raging violence throughout…