Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
Crime
The murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985 sparked a diplomatic crisis between Mexico and the US. The DEA's aggressive pursuit of justice, often involving illegal tactics, strained bilateral relations.
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In Mexico's Golden Triangle, where Sinaloa, Chihuahua, and Durango meet, children are groomed into the drug trade from birth. This exposé reveals how El Chapo, like many others, went from planting poppies as a child to running a global drug empire.
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Catalan police have arrested 14 alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel in Barcelona. The group is linked to the murder of an Italian citizen and involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and kidnapping.
History
In the 1970s, the DEA transformed drug enforcement in Mexico through a complex web of operations. What began as small-scale interventions evolved into systematic campaigns, involving official agents, border personnel, and temporary operatives.
Politics
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform expanding pre-trial detention for drug trafficking, extortion, and tax crimes. The reform aims to combat rising crime rates, but critics argue it could lead to human rights abuses.
Crime
Notorious Mexican drug lord Jesús Salas Aguayo, alias "El Chuyín," was killed in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a key figure in the Juárez Cartel, responsible for numerous violent crimes, including homicides, kidnappings, and drug trafficking.
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Ismael N., alias "El Buchanans," a dangerous criminal with ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was arrested for the horrific massacre at the Bling Bling bar in Mexico. His gang, involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder, sought to expand its territory and influence.
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US anti-drug operations in Mexico relied heavily on local police cooperation and a vast network of paid informants. Though essential to operations, informants were often disposable assets in a complex game of cross-border law enforcement.
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Six Flags Mexico employee accused of sexual assault against two teenage girls during the Festival of Terror. Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on November 1st. The park has expressed its commitment to cooperating with the investigation.
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On November 4, 2024, the Mexican Army seized a clandestine synthetic drug lab in Ensenada, confiscating over 7,320 liters of chemicals and various equipment. In a separate operation in Huajicori, Nayarit, seven suspects were arrested and high-powered firearms seized after a gunfight.
Cancun
Police raid at Cancún's "Andrés Quintana Roo" Taxi Union reveals extensive criminal network involving union leaders and organized crime. Operation uncovers surveillance systems, stolen vehicles, and documents linking leadership to murders and illegal activities.
Cancun
Mexican authorities uncover horrific torture chamber in Cancun taxi union headquarters during dramatic raid. Two union leaders arrested, linked to three murders. Investigation reveals possible drug trafficking operation and clandestine grave.
Cancun
SLS Playa Mujeres, a luxury resort owned by Accor, has been seized by Mexican authorities due to allegations of corruption and illegal land grabbing. The hotel, scheduled to open on November 10th, lacked essential infrastructure like parking and emergency exits.
Crime
Mexican authorities have been busy combating crime and natural disasters. In Tijuana, a drug trafficker was arrested with a significant amount of synthetic drugs and weapons. Near La Rumorosa, a confrontation with migrant smugglers led to casualties.
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Mexico faces unprecedented violence as three new cartels emerge: Gente Nueva Generación, Michoacán Nueva Generación, and Tabasco Nueva Generación. These criminal organizations, formed through alliances with existing cartels, are battling for territorial control across multiple states.
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Foreign drug lords unleash terror as 34 die in four days. Guatemalan gangsters armed with U.S. weapons battle army in Tecpan, exposing shocking reality of international crime syndicates invading Mexican territory.