Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
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A wave of violence has engulfed the city as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. Numerous homicides have been reported in recent weeks, with victims found in various parts of the city.
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Former President Felipe Calderón, in his books, praises Genaro García Luna for his role in Mexico's security strategy, despite García Luna later being imprisoned for drug trafficking links. Calderón defends his administration's actions.
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Two horrific incidents involving Mexican security forces have left families devastated. A nurse and a young girl were killed in separate attacks by soldiers and National Guard members in Nuevo Laredo.
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The hearing for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been postponed one more day. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, requested the delay due to logistical reasons.
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A high-ranking police officer in Tijuana, Mexico, was gunned down in his garage on Monday morning. A chilling threat was left at the scene, warning other police commanders of their impending doom.
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Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa is embroiled in a scandal after a letter from Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García linked him to the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya claimed to have been in Los Angeles on the day, but Customs and Border Protection sources reveal no record of his entry into the US.
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Vanessa "N", alias "La Güera", alleged mastermind behind the 2019 murder of two Israeli citizens in Mexico City, has been released from prison after a judge issued an acquittal. La Güera, 59, was arrested for her alleged role in the murders, which were linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel.
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A serial swindler who preyed on women he met through dating apps has been arrested in Mexico. Valentín "N." charmed victims into investing in fraudulent businesses and threatened them when they demanded their money back.
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CJNG threatens high-ranking military official in Michoacán. Cartel accuses general of breaking agreements related to their presence in Cotija. Mayor of Cotija, Yolanda Sánchez Figueroa, murdered in June.
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The Chapitos, sons of El Chapo, are fighting for control of the Sinaloa Cartel against their half-brother and El Mayo's forces. A bloody war has erupted in Culiacán, with various factions vying for power.
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A group of armed men stormed a supermarket in Sinaloa, Mexico, sending shoppers into a panic. The men were searching for a target, who managed to hide in the bathroom.
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Shocking murder in Cuautla, Mexico: 60-year-old man found dead in motel room, organs scattered. Victim entered with unknown companion. Gruesome scene discovered by staff. Police rule out organ trafficking.
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A terrifying shootout occurred in Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico. Armed suspects fled police in a black pickup truck, exchanging gunfire and crashing into a water tanker. Diners at a restaurant were forced to take cover as bullets flew.
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Jalisco, Mexico, rocked by violence: Six vehicles burned in clash with National Guard. Five bodies found wrapped in plastic bags on highway. Authorities tight-lipped as investigations unfold.
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Culiacán, Mexico, is engulfed in a wave of violence. Armed groups have taken control of the city, leading to a surge in homicides. Residents are living in fear as shootouts and kidnappings become commonplace.
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Two students from a rural normal school in Michoacán were shot by police during a chase. The incident sparked protests from other students who vandalized and set fire to vehicles. The state government is investigating the shooting.