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Narco Queen Sandra Avila Beltran Dubbed Mexico's 'Queen of the Pacific' Reveals How Kidnapping of Her Son Led to Her Arrest

Feb 23, 2023 07:58 AM EST By Mary Webber

Sandra Avila Beltran, the narco queen dubbed as Mexico's "The Queen of the Pacific," has recently opened up about the day her son was kidnapped in 2002, which led to her arrest.

Sinaloa Cartel Network Involved in Fentanyl 'Super Labs' Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury

Feb 23, 2023 12:50 AM EST By Mary Webber

A Sinaloa Cartel network involved in the operations of fentanyl "super labs" was sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department as part of the government's effort to stop the smuggling of fentanyl and methamphetamine into the U.S.

Mexico: Ex-Drug Czar Took Bribes from El Chapo, Sinaloa Cartel

Mexico: Ex-Drug Czar Guilty of Taking Bribes From El Chapo, Sinaloa Cartel

Feb 21, 2023 07:44 PM EST By Rick Martin

The United States charged a Mexican law enforcement official who once served as Mexico's drug czar with bribery charges. Genaro Garcia Luna was once the country's top drug enforcement official, but now he is facing charges of being bribed by El Chapo and the Sinaloa Cartel.

Cuban Actress Livia Brito's Ex-Boyfriend, Said Pichardo, Arrested in Mexico City for Possession of Illegal Drugs, Firearms

Feb 21, 2023 06:38 AM EST By Mary Webber

Mexican singer Said Pichardo, the former boyfriend of Cuban actress Livia Brito, was arrested in Mexico City after police officers who raided his home found illegal drugs, firearms, and large amounts of cash.

Mexico Bus Carrying Migrants Crashes, 17 Dead

Mexico Bus Crash: 17 Dead After Vehicle Carrying Migrants from Venezuela, Colombia Gets Into Accident

Feb 20, 2023 07:48 PM EST By Rick Martin

A bus has crashed in Puebla state in Mexico, and it was carrying migrants from various countries, including Venezuela and Colombia. Officials from the Mexican state have confirmed that the bus crash killed at least 17 people.

California Elderly Man Goes Missing in Mexico, Reward Offered for His Location

Feb 20, 2023 12:57 AM EST By Mary Webber

One California elderly man has been reported to be missing in Mexico. He was identified as William "Dean" Trivett, 80, and was last seen on February 11.

Notorious Beltran Leyva Cartel Leader's Whereabouts No Longer a Mystery: 'La Barbie' Is Found

Feb 17, 2023 09:30 AM EST By Mary Webber

The current whereabouts of "missing" notorious Beltran Leyva Cartel leader Edgar Valdez Villareal, alias "La Barbie," is now known.

Mexico: 6 Bodies Dumped on Side of Road; Woman Hanged From Bridge as Mexican Drug Cartels Battle for Territory

Feb 15, 2023 08:47 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

As Mexican drug cartels battle for territory in Mexico, six bodies were discovered on the side of a road in southern Tlaxcala, while a woman was found hanging from a bridge in Guanajuato with a narco message written on her body.

Mexico: Eighth Priest Killed in the Country; Sinaloa Band Concert Canceled Due to Jalisco Cartel Threats

Feb 13, 2023 11:15 PM EST By Mary Webber

A priest in Mexico, identified as Rev. Juan Angulo Fonseca, has been shot to death. He was the eighth priest killed in the country under the administration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Colombia Government Peace Talks with ELN Resume in Mexico Amid Tension

Feb 13, 2023 10:07 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Colombia government and the ELN rebel group resumed peace talks in Mexico City.

Valentine’s Day Traditions in Latin America: How the Day of Love Is Celebrated in These 5 Countries

Feb 10, 2023 08:28 AM EST By Mary Webber

Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated occasions in Latin America and the rest of the world, with flowers, chocolates, and gifts being exchanged between loved ones.

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Top Aide, 'El Lupe' Tapia Quintero, Arrested in Mexico

Feb 10, 2023 06:17 AM EST By Rick Martin

Jose Guadalupe "El Lupe" Tapia Quintero, a top aide of Sinaloa Cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was arrested in Mexico's state of Sinaloa.

Hector Luis 'El Guero' Palma Salazar, Who Founded Sinaloa Cartel With El Chapo, Taken to Hospital in Mexico

Feb 10, 2023 04:36 AM EST By Mary Webber

Hector Luis "El Guero" Palma Salazar, who founded the Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, was taken to a hospital in Toluca in the State of Mexico.

Mexico: Former Security Chief Genaro Garcia Luna Embezzled $745.9 Million From Government Contracts

Mexico’s Former Security Chief Genaro Garcia Luna Stole Money From Mexican Government

Feb 09, 2023 10:10 PM EST By Mary Webber

Mexico's authorities have revealed that their former security chief, Genaro Garcia Luna, has stolen more than $745.9 million from government contracts in technology, aside from allegedly receiving bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel.

Mexico: 14 Dead Bodies Found Inside Overturned Pickup Truck in a Canal

Mexico Authorities Find 14 Dead Bodies in an Overturned Pickup Truck in a Canal

Feb 09, 2023 09:59 PM EST By Rick Martin

Tragedy has struck in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, as authorities discovered an overturned pickup truck in a canal in the municipality of Pesqueria, just 69 kilometers northeast of the state capital, Monterrey. Inside and around the area, they found 14 dead bodies already decomposing.