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Cartel

El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, sentenced to life in prison

  • Jul 21
(AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Mexican governor, mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

  • May 2
(AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Mexican officials charged with importing drugs into US

  • Apr 29

CJNG cartel leader 'El Jardinero' captured in Mexico

  • Apr 28

World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

  • Mar 4

US carries out 1st land op against cartels in Ecuador: SOUTHCOM

  • Mar 4

Crucifix, saint candles, handwritten psalm in El Mencho's last redoubt

  • Feb 27

LA parishioners pray for peace after violence erupts in Mexico

  • Feb 26

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Cartel leader arrested, linked to killings of influencer Valeria Márquez, Mexican mayor Carlos Manzo

  • Aug 1
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El Mayo, infamous Mexican drug lord, sentenced to life in prison

  • Jul 21
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Mexico's military captures top cartel leader in another blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

  • Apr 28
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Parishioners at LA church pray for peace in Mexico after violence sparked by cartel leader's death

  • Feb 25
3:33

Sense of normalcy returning to Mexico after violence sparked by killing of cartel leader

  • Feb 24
1:57

25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead in Jalisco after cartel leader's killing, official says

  • Feb 23
2:12

Mexico fears more violence after army kills 'El Mencho,' leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel

  • Feb 23
5:23

Mexican army kills powerful drug lord 'El Mencho'

  • Feb 23

Latest Stories

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Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup

Many in Jalisco, Mexico are worried that the clashes will deal a blow to tourism in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Jalisco's capital is slated to be a host city.

  • Feb 24
AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

Over 70 people killed in attempt to capture Mexican cartel leader and violent aftermath

More than 70 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.

  • Feb 24

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, 'El Mencho,' during operation

Videos show plumes of smoke over the city of Puerto Vallarta and travelers sprinting through the airport of the state's capital in panic.

  • Feb 23

Son of 'El Chapo' to change not guilty plea in Chicago drug trafficking case, court documents say

Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son will change his plea Monday in a drug trafficking case, according to court documents.

  • Dec 1, 2025
AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo

Mexican mayor Carlos Manzo assassinated amid public Day of the Dead celebrations

Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in western Mexico, was gunned down during a public appearance for Day of the Dead celebrations.

  • Nov 4, 2025