Crime
How Green Criminology Fights for Mexico's Biodiversity
Mexico's biodiversity crisis demands a new approach: green criminology. Experts call for specialized laws, units, and public awareness to combat environmental crimes.
Crime
Fires, accidents, thefts, burglaries, fraud, homicides, blackmail, kidnappings, and rape are only some of the crimes reported in Mexico's crime news.
Crime
“Mom Did What?!” When Prisons Double as Daycare
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
Ex-L.A. Councilman Huizar's Million-Dollar Bribe Spree Ends in Slammer
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
How “El Poporro” Turned Cancun into a Narco-Smuggling Bazaar
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
Playa del Carmen Captures Notorious Panamanian Gangster
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
The Fight Against Illegal Fishing in Mexican Waters
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
New Legislation Criminalizing Vicarious Violence Against Women
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
Social Reintegration for Women Released from Prison
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
Mexico City Authorities Strike at the Heart of La Familia Michoacana
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
Mexico's Comprehensive Law Against Domestic Violence
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 Scams Targeting Elderly Americans
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
Nine Lives and Two Police in Cuernavaca's Monday Mayhem
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
How 10 Pesos Can Unlock a Financial Fantasy in Mexico
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
How Activism and Law Brought Down the Monster of Toluca
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
Former Sedesol Coordinator Arrested in Corruption Scandal
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
Fruitful Freedom for Chiapas' Kidnapped Banana Brigade
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.