Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
Crime
DEA agent Kiki Camarena's brutal murder in Mexico sparked a firestorm. The official story — revenge for drug busts — unraveled as whispers of CIA involvement emerged. Was Camarena a hero fighting drug lords, or a casualty of a covert US operation?
Crime
Mexico struggles to fight human trafficking. Weak law enforcement lets criminals act freely. Victims need more than just legal justice; they need social support to heal. Laws exist to protect victims, but there's not enough money to enforce them.
Politics
Mexico proposes harsher penalties for causing forest fires, including 20 years jail time and hefty fines. Aims to deter accidental and intentional fire starters, with additional punishment for harming firefighters and fires for profit.
Politics
Mexico's Rep. Diaz Tejeda proposes a fishing law overhaul to fight illegal practices harming ecosystems and livelihoods. Her plan includes harsher penalties, tech monitoring, and education campaigns to ensure a sustainable fishing future for Mexico.
Crime
Long before the DEA, US anti-drug agents operated in secret across Mexico's border. Starting in the 1920s, they worked with (and sometimes against) Mexican authorities to fight opium and marijuana production. Their covert actions became a key chapter in the long history of US-Mexico drug war.
Crime
Despite legal progress, human trafficking persists due to social inequalities. Experts urge a shift from legal focus to addressing societal vulnerabilities that make women, migrants, and minorities easy targets.
Politics
Mexico's new law grants amnesty for truth-telling in unsolved crimes. Opponents fear criminals go free, while supporters see a chance to finally solve mysteries like Ayotzinapa. The nation grapples with justice vs. truth and the power this law gives the President.
Politics
Mexico proposes a national DNA database for newborns to fight disappearances. A lawmaker sees hope in matching missing persons with genetic profiles, but some fear privacy breach. Initiative sparks debate on tech vs. tradition in search for answers.
Politics
The Mexican Navy Commission approved reforms to strengthen its legal authority to combat maritime crime. The reforms allow the Navy to inspect vessels, use force in certain situations, and make arrests. They also establish penalties for polluting the sea.
History
In 2011-2012, thieves stole a massive amount of maple syrup from Quebec's strategic reserve. They replaced the syrup with water and sold it elsewhere for profit. The ringleader was eventually caught and sentenced to jail.
Acapulco
Brutal videos expose Acapulco's bus drivers trapped in a web of cartel violence. The government downplays the crisis as drivers face beatings for failing to “report in”.
Women
Mexico's landmark CELIG law aimed to protect women from violence. Yet, years later, femicide and abuse remain tragically common. Activists demand a deeper societal shift.
Crime
The infamous criminal 'El Malteadas' captured in Playa del Carmen, accused of extortion and tied to organized crime. His ruthless reign of terror, marked by violence, finally ends, bringing hope to victims and highlighting law enforcement's resolve against Mexico's criminal underworld.
National
A new CESOP report delves into Mexican attitudes on cannabis regulation, fueling debate on the substance's future in the country.
Crime
Mexican prisons fail women. From arrest to incarceration, they face abuse, rights violations, and a system that denies them a path back to society. Their stories expose a broken justice system in desperate need of reform.
Crime
Mexico tackles femicide impunity with new laws. Attempted femicide now faces severe consequences, including mandatory detention and no possibility of early release. This aims to protect survivors and bring justice to victims' families.