Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
Crime
Experts highlight the growth of female incarceration and its devastating impact on mothers and their children living in prisons. Women, often sole caregivers driven to crime by poverty, face inadequate prison conditions for themselves and their kids.
World
LA's once golden boy councilman Huizar traded votes for Vegas trips and millions, landing him 13 years in the clink. The judge slammed him for betraying Boyle Heights and the city, calling him the “architect of a criminal enterprise.” More scandals brewing as City Hall grapples with corruption.
Crime
Notorious narco-trafficker “Poporro” (alias for “Big Butt”), who led migrant smuggling ring “Los del Sur”, nabbed in a joint op by Colombian, UK and Mexican forces. He used Mexican soil to traffic humans and drugs, evading authorities until his Cancun capture.
Playa del Carmen
Notorious Panamanian gangster 'El Fantasma' sought Riviera Maya dominance, but Playa del Carmen authorities foiled his plot. This alleged hitman and gang leader (linked to 80% of homicides in a Panamanian district!) faces extradition and justice for his reign of terror.
Crime
Illegal fishing plunders millions of tons yearly, threatening both species and seafood safety. Mexico, with its rich marine life, faces this scourge too. To fight back, we need strong institutions, informed consumers, and “traceability” systems that reveal a seafood's true story.
Wellbeing
Mexican lawmakers have approved amendments to combat violence against women, criminalizing third-party violence with up to five years' imprisonment. The law expands the definition of violence to include actions against a woman's children and relatives.
Wellbeing
Urgent call to strengthen social reintegration for women post-prison, addressing inequalities. The Forum at UNAM stresses academic and policy collaboration for lasting solutions.
Crime
Major blow to La Familia Michoacana as 'El Padrino' and key associates arrested in a coordinated operation by Mexico City authorities. Seized firearms, drugs, and wildlife. The crackdown underscores commitment to curb organized crime expansion in the capital.
Crime
Mexican lawmakers have approved amendments to combat violence against women, criminalizing third-party violence with up to five years' imprisonment. The law expands the definition of violence to include actions against a woman's children and relatives.
National
Mexican drug cartel CJNG posed as U.S. Treasury officials, scamming $40M from 600 elderly Americans. U.S. authorities pursue justice, imposing sanctions. Meanwhile, Mexico grapples with legislative changes, activist tragedies, police ambushes, and economic forecasts.
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca's quiet streets turned into a Wild West battleground in a clash between authorities and civilians. Nine lives lost, two police down, and a haul of weapons. The town now awaits answers as investigators untangle the chaos.
Crime
Mexico's INE black market is fueling a surge in identity theft, with fake IDs available for a mere 10 to 1,500 pesos. Fintechs, banks, and unsuspecting citizens bear the brunt, raising questions about the battle against identity theft in Mexico's financial landscape.
Crime
Oscar García Guzmán, a serial offender in the State of Mexico, receives a 55-year prison sentence for a femicide. He now faces a staggering 335 years in prison for a string of heinous crimes, as the relentless Attorney General's Office pursues justice with the help of activist Frida Guerrera.
Crime
A former Mexican official, Simón Pedro de León Mojarro, was arrested for his involvement in the “Master Swindle” case. Accused of diverting millions, he's facing multiple arrest warrants, shedding light on corruption in high places.
Chiapas
A criminal cell kidnapped eight banana harvest workers in Chiapas, demanding a 2 million pesos ransom. The victims were later rescued, shedding light on ongoing cartel violence in the region. Five suspects have been arrested.
History
The Black Palace of Lecumberri, Mexico's infamous prison, held women who defied societal norms. From wrongful convictions to notorious criminals, their untold stories are now being resurrected through a theatrical production, shedding light on a hidden chapter in history.