Mexico

Cocaine Worth $20 Million Seized in Mexico City's Biggest Drug Bust; Ties to Mexican Drug Cartel Investigated

Police in Mexico City made a historic drug bust on Tuesday as they seized $20 million worth of cocaine, officials said.
Rafael Caro Quintero's Wife Denies Legal Battle With Guadalajara Cartel Founder Over Alimony Demand

Rafael Caro Quintero's Wife Denies Legal Battle With Guadalajara Cartel Founder Over Alimony Demand

Diana Espinoza Aguilar, the wife of Guadalajara Cartel founder Rafael Caro Quintero, said there was no legal dispute between them due to a request for alimony.
Mexico Mom Burned to Death May Not Have Been Killed by Angry Neighbors, Prosecutors Say

Mexico Mom Burned to Death May Not Have Been Killed by Angry Neighbors, Prosecutors Say

A mom, who was allegedly burned to death after she reported threats from her neighbors, sparked outrage in Mexico. However, prosecutors suggested it may not be the neighbors' fault at all.
Mexico: 5 Plastic Bags Full of Hacked-up Body Parts Found in Colima State Plagued by Mexican Drug Cartels

Mexico: 5 Plastic Bags Full of Hacked-up Body Parts Found in Colima State Plagued by Mexican Drug Cartels

Authorities in Mexico have found five plastic bags containing human remains in the state of Colima plagued by Mexican drug cartels.
Mexico: 6 Dead After Shooting in Jalisco Drug Rehabilitation Center

Mexico: 6 Dead After Shooting in Jalisco Drug Rehabilitation Center

Several gunmen opened fire on a privately-run drug rehabilitation center in the western Mexican state of Jalisco last Monday. The shooting resulted in the deaths of six people, five of whom were men, and one was a woman.
Mexico Migrant Caravan: New Group of 2,000 Immigrants Launches March From Tapachula

Mexico Migrant Caravan: New Group of 2,000 Immigrants Launches March From Tapachula

Another group of migrants started to march on Tapachula, Mexico, hoping to reach the United States border.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'El Mayito Gordo,' Released From California Prison but With 'Conditions'

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'El Mayito Gordo,' Released From California Prison but With 'Conditions'

Ismael Zambada Imperial, also known as "El Mayito Gordo," son of Sinaloa cartel boss "El Mayo," was released from prison after serving a nine-year sentence.
Monarch Butterflies: Most Beloved Butterflies in Mexico, US, Canada Now Endangered

Monarch Butterflies: Most Beloved Butterflies in Mexico, US, Canada Now Endangered

Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most iconic insect in some areas of North America, like Mexico and Canada. However, these butterflies are at risk of extinction.
Mexican Stepmom Kills Millionaire Husband, Stepchildren After He Took Her Out of the Will for Cheating on Him

Mexican Stepmom Kills Millionaire Husband, Stepchildren After He Took Her Out of the Will for Cheating on Him

A Mexican stepmom accused of killing her millionaire husband and stepchildren in Mexico City after she was removed from a will was apprehended after three years on the run.
Mexico Mom's Brutal Death Prompts Protests | She Was Set on Fire

Mexico Mom's Brutal Death Prompts Protests | She Was Set on Fire

The brutal death of a mom in Mexico prompted demonstrations in front of a police station on Thursday. She was reportedly set on fire.
Journalist in Mexico Tells Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador He's Afraid for His Life During Press Briefing

Journalist in Mexico Tells Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador He's Afraid for His Life During Press Briefing

A journalist in Mexico directly told President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador during a press briefing that he was afraid for his life.
Mexico: 2 Colorado Men Suffer Injuries After Crocodile Attack in a Puerto Vallarta Resort

Mexico: 2 Colorado Men Suffer Injuries After Crocodile Attack in a Puerto Vallarta Resort

Two men from Colorado sustain injuries during a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico when a crocodile attacked them while having a night swimming.
Rafael Caro Quintero: Infamous Drug Lord's 'Forgotten Victims' Demand Justice

Rafael Caro Quintero: Infamous Drug Lord's 'Forgotten Victims' Demand Justice

When drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero was finally arrested after years of hunting for him, it made many of his victims remember what he and members of his criminal empire did decades ago, stirring up forgotten memories.
Rafael Caro Quintero Net Worth: Is the Notorious Guadalajara Cartel Founder Still Rich?

Rafael Caro Quintero Net Worth: Is the Notorious Guadalajara Cartel Founder Still Rich?

Rafael Caro Quintero is one of the founders of Guadalajara Cartel in Mexico along with Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo. How wealthy is he?
Mexico Van Crash Kills 3 Migrants, Injures 12

Mexico Van Crash Kills 3 Migrants, Injures 12

A van crashed on a highway in northern Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least three migrants and injuring a dozen.
Mexico's Maya Train Project Threatens to Endanger Prehistoric Caves With Oldest Human Remains in North America

Mexico's Maya Train Project Threatens to Endanger Prehistoric Caves With Oldest Human Remains in North America

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants the Maya Train project to be completed before his term ends. However, it may lead to the collapse of some caves holding valuable archaeological relics.
Guadalajara Cartel Founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, Who Is Almost Deaf and Blind, Temporarily Released From Mexico Prison

Guadalajara Cartel Founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, Who Is Almost Deaf and Blind, Temporarily Released From Mexico Prison

Guadalajara Cartel founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo has been temporarily released from the Puente Grande prison in Mexico's state of Jalisco.
Maya Train Project: Cost of Northern Quintana Roo Stretch Nearly Double Than Original Estimate, Mexico Government Says

Maya Train Project: Cost of Northern Quintana Roo Stretch Nearly Double Than Original Estimate, Mexico Government Says

The Maya train project covering the northern Quintana Roo stretch will cost 92% higher than initially thought, according to Mexico's government document.
Mexico Declares State of Emergency in Areas Hit by Drought Related to La Niña, Threatening Livelihoods

Mexico Declares State of Emergency in Areas Hit by Drought Related to La Niña, Threatening Livelihoods

Mexico's government has now declared a state of emergency in several areas struck by the ongoing drought.
Texas: Border Patrol Stops Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes 32 Packages of Alleged Cocaine Worth $690,000

Texas: Border Patrol Stops Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes 32 Packages of Alleged Cocaine Worth $690,000

Texas Border Patrol scores another victory against drug smuggling groups after confiscating over $600,000 worth of cocaine on Sunday.
Mexico’s Infamous Drug Lord Rafael Caro Quintero Arrested After Release in 2013

Mexico's Infamous Drug Lord Rafael Caro Quintero Arrested After Release in 2013

Notorious drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero has been arrested in Mexico by Mexican forces after walking out of prison in 2013.