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Son of Pablo Escobar, Leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Joins Celebrities Available to Send Special Messages

The son of the notorious leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Pablo Escobar, is now among the celebrities who sell personalized greetings on social media.

'Spider-Man' in Mexico Helps Keep Children Safe During Shootout Between Drug Cartel Members, Cops [VIDEO]

Jan 20, 2022 09:00 AM EST By Joshua Summers

A woman dressed as Spider-Man in a children's party helped keep the kids safe during a shootout that suddenly erupted in a town in Mexico on Tuesday.

Arrest of Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Cano' in Mexico Restaurant Sparked Brutal Shootout That Left 2 People Dead

Jan 20, 2022 05:12 AM EST By Mary Webber

Sinaloa Cartel leader Alan Ervey Juarez Castillo, alias "El Cano," was arrested in a restaurant in Mexico that sparked a firefight that left two dead.

New 'Wanted' Poster for El Chapo's Son of Sinaloa Cartel Released After U.S. Commits a Major Mistake

Jan 18, 2022 03:59 AM EST By Mary Webber

The U.S. government has released a new wanted poster for one of the sons of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Mexican Soccer Star Turned Governor Says Predecessor, Ex-Police Chief Made Deals With ‘The Reds’ Drug Gang

Jan 18, 2022 01:15 AM EST By Jess Smith

A state governor in Mexico said Monday that his predecessor and the former police head had negotiated with a Mexican drug gang.

Costa Rica's Security Minister Says Country Serves as 'Warehouse' for Cocaine Transported to U.S., Europe

Jan 05, 2022 05:23 AM EST By Jess Smith

Costa Rica's Minister of Public Security said the country had been utilized as a cocaine "warehouse" by drug cartels and drug traffickers.

Mafia, Local Politicians Involved in Mexican Drug Cartel's Turf Wars; Evidences Revealed in Mexico's Recent Beachside Attacks

Dec 15, 2021 07:58 AM EST By Jess Smith

The latest security report from the country of Mexico revealed that the recent turf wars in its tourist destinations involved not only Mexican gangs but also the mafia and local politicians vying for upcoming positions.

DEA Agent Who Conspired With Colombian Drug Cartel Gets 12 Years in Prison

Dec 10, 2021 12:49 AM EST By Mary Webber

A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for conspiring to launder money with a Colombian drug cartel.

Los Zetas Cartel Boss Was a Mexico Top Cop; Authorities Are Now Looking for Him

Los Zetas Cartel Boss Is a Mexico Top Cop; Authorities Are Now Looking for Him

Dec 05, 2021 10:00 PM EST By Mary Webber

A Los Zetas cartel boss is also reportedly working as a cop in Mexico tasked with restoring peace in the southern part of Tamaulipas.

Brazilian Model Who Lived a Secret Life as 'Drug Cartel Queen' Had Husband Shot at Son’s Birthday Party

Nov 18, 2021 08:16 AM EST By Jess Smith

Brazilian model Camila Marodin, who is suspected of living a secret life as a drug cartel queen, allegedly set up her husband's execution at their son's birthday party.

Colombia's Most-Wanted Drug Lord Dairo Antonio Usuga Arrested; Pres. Ivan Duque Likened It to Capture of Pablo Escobar

Oct 24, 2021 11:18 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombia's President Ivan Duque likened the arrest of Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usuga to the capture of late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar three decades ago.

Mexico: Mass Grave Filled With 10 'Tortured' Bodies Found After Authorities Receive an Anonymous Tip

Sep 16, 2021 05:27 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An anonymous tip has led to the discovery of 10 bodies at a mass grave in an abandoned rural property in Mexico on Tuesday.

Brazilian Drug Cartel Boss 'Her Majesty' Arrested While on Holiday in Brazil's Southernmost State

Sep 07, 2021 06:45 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Brazilian drug cartel boss Valeska Pereira Monteiro, also known as "Her Majesty," was arrested by cops while on holiday at Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.

Last Crewman From ‘Cocaine Ship’ Bust at Philadelphia Port Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison

Sep 01, 2021 05:56 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Two years after the smuggling attempt of $1 billion worth of cocaine through the Port of Philadelphia, the final cargo ship crewman charged was sentenced to not less than seven years imprisonment.

Authorities have not said who was responsible for the violence, but it came amid an escalation of violence by the Jalisco New Generation Drug Cartel, which killed 20 police officers in two ambushes in March and April.

Warning Made on Behalf of Jalisco Cartel Boss: TV Reporter Azucena Uresti Threatened To Be Killed for Alleged Unfair Coverage

Aug 10, 2021 02:16 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A video was released showing a man threatening TV reporter Azucena Uresti, on behalf of Jalisco cartel boss, to murder the news anchor over what they said to be unfair coverage.

Mothers of missing children in Tamaulipas, Mexico issued a plea to a drug cartel to allow a search in an

Drug Cartel in Mexico Receives a Plea From Mothers of Missing Children to Allow Search in ‘Extermination Camp'

Aug 03, 2021 06:16 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Mothers of missing children in Tamaulipas, Mexico issued a plea to a drug cartel to allow a search in an "extermination camp" to find their loved ones' remains.