Crime
Man Arrested for Public Indecency at Sports Park in Yucatán
A man was caught pleasuring himself in broad daylight at a public sports facility in Tixkokob, Yucatán, the second such arrest in the Mérida metro area that same day.
Mexicanist
Crime
Leader of 'Los Sinaloas' Gang Arrested in Veracruz
Veracruz authorities detained the head of Los Sinaloas, a criminal gang with roots in Sinaloa Cartel operations that has terrorized the state's southern corridor with drug trafficking, extortion, and fuel theft.
Economy
Banxico Slashes 2026 GDP Forecast to 1.1% as Economy Contracts
Mexico's central bank cut its growth projection from 1.6 to 1.1 percent after Q1 GDP shrank 0.6 percent, with weak consumption and US trade uncertainty dragging on the economy.
Crime
Two Dead After Shootout at Pemex Facility in Veracruz
An armed confrontation at a Petroleos Mexicanos installation in Veracruz left two people dead, highlighting the ongoing security crisis plaguing Mexico's state oil company infrastructure.
Fintech
Fintech Platform Blocto EVO Holds Mexican License but Pays Taxes in Illinois
A fintech platform licensed in Yucatan operates with a US tax address, raising questions about cross-border regulatory compliance and AML oversight.
Drug Trafficking
Cartels to Sicarios: Don't Touch the World Cup. Seriously.
Mexican cartels in Jalisco and Nuevo Leon have told operatives to avoid violence during the World Cup, fearing US military intervention if the tournament turns bloody.
Drug Trafficking
Colombian Operatives Working for CJNG Confirmed in Five Michoacán Municipalities, State Prosecutor Says
Michoacan state prosecutor confirms Colombian nationals working with CJNG cartel in five municipalities, targeting indigenous Purpecha communities for territory and natural resources.
Politics
"I Did My Job": Chihuahua Governor Blasts FGR Over "Fabricated" Charges in CIA Raid Case
Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos says she was summoned to testify as a witness but the real intent was to fabricate criminal charges against her after a CIA-linked narcolab raid in the sierra of Morelos.
Mexico
U.S.-Mexico Security Partnership Shows Progress in Fentanyl Combat, Ambassador Reports
One year into a new era of cross-border security partnership, the U.S. and Mexico report tangible results in joint operations targeting drug trafficking and organized crime.
Mexico
Chihuahua Receives Enhanced Military Support in Fight Against Organized Crime
The state of Chihuahua has emerged as a critical focus in Mexico's security strategy, receiving significant military support to combat criminal organizations.
Sinaloa Cartel
El Chapo's Nephew Busted in Nogales as Feds Net 687 Kilos of Coke
Mexican forces captured Isaí Guzmán, a nephew of the Sinaloa Cartel founder, in a raid on the US border. A separate strike in Chiapas seized nearly 700 kilos of cocaine and 151 guns.
Sinaloa Cartel
Sinaloa's Elite Paraded Before FGR as US Narco-Corruption Case Unfolds
A governor, two senators, a vice-fiscal, and Culiacán's mayor all appeared before federal prosecutors on the same day after a sweeping US indictment alleged cartel infiltration at the highest levels of Sinaloa's government.