Nuevo Leon
Mexican Chicken Chain Under Siege as Bomb Attacks Erupt
Chicken chain El Pollo Loco in Nuevo Leon is under attack! Five locations torched, 1 guard injured. Authorities investigate, downplaying extortion links.
Crime
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Guanajuato
"Big Mama" & Crew Arrested in Mexican Truck Theft Operation
Mexican "Big Mama," alleged cartel-linked truck thief, busted with 4 others after offering bribe to cops. Accused of running major auto theft ring and paying CJNG for protection. Ex-cop among those arrested.
State of Mexico
Over 5,000 John Does Pile Up as Cartel Wars Rage
Mexico's morgues overflow with 5,348 unidentified corpses, a crisis fueled by drug violence and bureaucratic failures. Families struggle to identify loved ones in the macabre backlog. National database and DNA collection urged.
Crime
How a Mexican Cartel Lured Recruits to "Ranch of Horrors" with Fake Job Ads
CJNG "kill ranch" exposed in Mexico. Recruits allegedly tortured, murdered if they resisted training. 1 Arrested recruiter confessed. Human remains found. Mothers of the disappeared discovered the site.
Crime
Cartel Boss 'El Lastra' Busted for Recruiting College Kids Into Killer Army
"El Lastra," CJNG recruiter, busted for luring teens with fake jobs and torturing resisters at a "training" ranch. Accused of drug crimes, gun possession and student kidnappings.
Aguascalientes
Five Narcos Nabbed After Cops Stumble Upon THREE DEAD BODIES in Grisly Hideout
Five alleged narco sicarios, including two women, were arrested in Pabellón de Arteaga after cops found three bodies hidden on the property. The suspects were allegedly found with drugs and weapons.
Mexico City
Cartel Recruiter "El Lastra" Busted in Mexico City After Years-Long Manhunt
Mexican cartel "Commander" "El Lastra" nabbed in Mexico City after vanishing in 2020. Accused of recruiting for CJNG, linked to Izaguirre ranch. Partner also arrested.
Tulum
Tulum's Top Cop Gunned Down in Brazen Attack
Tulum's security chief assassinated in cartel-linked attack. Violence escalates in Mexican tourist hotspot. Days prior, prosecutor's office also targeted.
Business
How to Protect Yourself from A Cyberattack
To effectively protect themselves from relentless cyberattacks, individuals must proactively implement a multi-layered defense strategy encompassing strong authentication, regular software updates, vigilant awareness of scams, secure online practices, and robust data backup routines.