Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
Cancun
Canadian tourist in Cancun held captive by taxi driver "El Pollo" demanding $1,000 fare. Victim shared ordeal on TikTok, leading to driver's arrest by National Guard. Cristian José "N" faces charges.
Crime
Los Chapitos, El Chapo's sons, have seized control of the Sinaloa Cartel, flooding Culiacán with violence and fentanyl. Backed by Asian chemical suppliers and local hitmen, they've built a formidable criminal empire.
Crime
The Mexican Army has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking. Recent operations led to the seizure of 453 kilograms of cocaine in Sonora and the dismantling of a methamphetamine lab in Sinaloa.
Crime
Mexican authorities arrested Chinese national Zhi Dong in Mexico City, wanted for international drug trafficking. He's accused of distributing massive amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, and meth globally, laundering $150 million annually.
Crime
The US has sanctioned five members of the 'La Línea' cartel, a Mexican criminal organization involved in drug, human, and arms trafficking. The sanctions target key figures responsible for the deadly fentanyl trade.
Crime
The Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, has expanded its operations beyond the country's borders. Despite government efforts to dismantle the gang, it remains a powerful force.
Crime
El Chapo's sons and their top enforcer are negotiating surrender deals with US authorities, marking a dramatic turn in the Sinaloa cartel saga. Ovidio, Joaquín, and El Nini seek plea agreements to avoid lengthy trials, while revealing the intricate web of drug trafficking, violence, and betrayal.
Crime
Venezuelan gang "Tren de Aragua" infiltrates Ciudad Juárez, engaging in human trafficking. Authorities form special unit to combat the elusive group. Gang members blend with local cartels, making detection difficult. US offers multi-million dollar rewards for top leaders.
Crime
Three young people from Ahome, Mexico, were brutally murdered on their way to new jobs with the Attorney General's Office in Nuevo León. Bill Alexis Molina, Misael López, and Alejandra Meza were gunned down near San Blas, Navolato, in a suspected carjacking gone wrong.
Crime
Tragic bank robbery in Copainalá, Chiapas: Manager Abraham González killed, employee injured. Armed men stole money and fled. State Attorney General investigating. TV Azteca owner Ricardo Salinas Pliego mourns loss.
Crime
Mexican Army seizes heavily armored 'Monster Truck' in Sinaloa raid. The modified pickup, found in tiny Portezuelo village, features rotating turret, armored windows, and extended cabin. Part of ongoing operations against cartel violence.
Culiacán
Mexican authorities discovered dismembered human remains—including a head, two arms, and two legs—inside a cooler at Culiacan's Park 87. State Attorney General confirms no family members have come forward to identify the victim as investigation continues.
Mazatlan
Gunfire erupted in Mazatlán, Mexico, turning a peaceful Sunday into chaos. Shootings across neighborhoods left at least one dead and one injured. Terrified shoppers sought shelter in malls as bullets flew.
Politics
Political figure José Luis Corral Morales vanished in Cancún after alleged kidnapping by three men outside his home. Former advisor to PT deputy Rubén Carrillo and head of design for taxi union disappeared amid recent union disputes.
Pets
Cancun faces dual crisis as stray animal population surges to 160,000 and black cats become targets of sinister Halloween rituals. Animal welfare groups warn of satanic cults seeking pure black or white cats for sacrifice, forcing shelters to halt adoptions during the spooky season.
Crime
Deadly chase in Culiacán: 3 killed, 1 injured. Armed motorcyclists pursued couple in car, shooting wildly. Young woman dies in hospital. Bystanders hit by stray bullets. Car bursts into flames after crash.