Mexico

Sheinbaum Warns of Sanctions After 2 U.S. Officials Die in Chihuahua, Says "There Is No Permission" for U.S. Operations

The deaths of two U.S. officials in Chihuahua have triggered more than a diplomatic response from Mexico. They have forced President Claudia Sheinbaum to publicly acknowledge a deeper concern: local authorities may be coordinating with Washington without federal oversight.
Shooting in Teotihuacan

Black Day for Tourism in Latin America: 2 Dead During Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan, 200 Tourists Stranded During Rio de Janeiro Police Operation

Two violent security incidents in Mexico and Brazil cast a shadow over tourism in Latin America on Monday, after gunfire erupted at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan outside Mexico City and roughly 200 tourists were left stranded during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro.
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Death of Mexican National Marks 47th in ICE Custody, Mexico Cites 'Serious Deficiencies' in Detention Centers

Alejandro Cabrera Clemente had been detained since January and was awaiting deportation proceedings
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ICE Detains Mexican Businessman Accused of $294 Million Housing Fraud Scheme

Rafael Zaga Tawil is accused by authorities in Mexico of orchestrating a scheme, known in Mexico as the Telra-Infonavit affair, tied to the country's public mortgage lender
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Former WWE Star Alberto Del Rio Faces Up to 7 Years in Prison in Mexico Domestic Violence Case

Former WWE champion Alberto Del Rio, the Mexican wrestler also known as Alberto "El Patrón," is facing criminal proceedings in San Luis Potosí after state prosecutors accused him of domestic violence against his partner following an alleged April 6 incident in the city's Lomas del Tecnológico neighborhood.
Roberto Velasco Mexico New Foreign Minister

The Architect of Mexico's U.S. Relationship Just Became Its Future Foreign Minister: Meet Roberto Velasco

Roberto Velasco, Mexico's next foreign minister, is not a household name outside diplomatic circles. But in Washington, policy forums, and border negotiations, he has spent years becoming one of the most visible architects of his country's relationship with the United States. His new position was announced after the current foreign minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, revealed that he is leaving the post for health reasons.
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Cecilia García Ramblas Found Her Brother's Remains, Then Was Killed Searching for Other Victims of Violence in Mexico

The killing of Cecilia García Ramblas, a 28-year-old volunteer who searched for people who had disappeared due to organized crime violence, has shocked Mexico and cast renewed attention on the thousands of families forced to look for loved ones when the state cannot or will not find them.
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Remittances to Mexico Fall for 11th Straight Month Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown

Economists say migrants may be sending larger sums less frequently, reflecting financial constraints and uncertainty about employment and immigration status
Kids recruited by cartels, Mexico

Cartels Are Changing Their Drug-Trafficking Strategies And Diversifying Activities Due To Increased Crackdown From Mexico And U.S.

Cartels are changing their drug-trafficking strategies and diversifying their activities as a result of the increased crackdown by U.S. and Mexican forces, according to a new report.
Drones used at the U.S.-Mexico border

Armed Civilians Attack Jalisco State Police With Explosive Drones, Injuring One Officer

Colotlán was one of several municipalities across the country that experienced unrest from members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Feb. 22 following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of the Jalisco cartel.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Won't Pursue Legal Action Against Elon Musk For Saying She Works For Cartels In The End

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she won't pursue legal action against Elon Musk for saying she works for cartels in the end.
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Mexican General Rejects Claim That El Mencho Surrendered To Troops Before Being Killed: 'Had a Lot of Weaponry'

Mexican Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo rejected a claim about Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) known as El Mencho, surrendered to troops before being killed in February.
The initials of the CJNG painted on a Jalisco wall

El Mencho's Death Will Only Bring 'Temporary Instability' to Jalisco Cartel Network Built on Regional Alliances, Report Claims

The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," is unlikely to disrupt cocaine flows toward Central America and the United States, according to a new report.
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Testimony From Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Points to 'El Sapo' as Succesor Of El Mencho After His Killing

According to testimony from one of his former bodyguards, El Sapo is considered to be the most violent member of El Mencho's inner circle and was one of the CJNG leader's most trusted men until his death on Feb. 22.
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Death Certificate Reveals CJNG Leader 'El Mencho' Died of Trauma Caused By Gunshot Wounds

On Feb. 22, Nemeso Oseguera Cervantes's death triggered unrest in more than a dozen states across Mexico, as cartel cells responded with blockades and violence. A week after his death, official records are shedding light on how the operation unfolded.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum

Hacker Uses Anthropic AI To Steal Sensitive Information From The Mexican Government

A hacker managed to steal sensitive tax and voter information from the Mexican government by using Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude, according to a new report.
Initials of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Michoacan Wall

Rocket Launchers Among Military-Grade Weapons Seized From Jalisco Cartel in Raid That Killed El Mencho

Mexican authorities seized rocket launchers as part of their Sunday operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
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Expert Says El Mencho's Death Could Turn Jalisco Cartel Into a 'Wounded Beast' With Multiple Splintering Factions

Mexico's top security official, Omar García Harfuch, confirmed El Mencho's death and said the operation triggered reprisals by the cartel in 11 states, including 85 highway blockades and 70 arrests.
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Mexican President Sheinbaum Says The Country Is 'Calm And Peaceful' After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican President Sheinbaum said the country is "calm and peaceful" after the killing of Nemesio Oceguera Cervantes, Known as El Mencho and leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.
Secretary of National Defense of Mexico, Ricardo Trevilla Trejo

Mexican Officials Say Almost 60 People Have Died During the Wave of Violence in Jalisco Following the Death of 'El Mencho'

President Claudia Sheinbaum said that "Mexico should feel very proud of our armed forces" adding that the government's priority is "to guarantee peace and security"
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico

Mexico Confirms Cooperating With The U.S. In Operation That Killed Jalisco Cartel Leader El Mencho

Mexican authorities confirmed there was cooperation with the U.S. in the operation that led to the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).