Drug Trafficking
Federal Forces Descend on Los Cabos to Hunt Chapitos in Tourist Paradise
The federal government just turned Los Cabos into a war zone, and the cartels started it.
Security
Drug Trafficking
Mexico and U.S. Launch 15-Agency Task Force to Fight Fentanyl, Arms Trafficking
Mexico and the United States just built a 15-agency task force to fight fentanyl, weapons trafficking, and money laundering. Whether it actually works depends on what happens next.
World Cup 2026
Hooded Protesters Clash with Police at World Cup Opening, Mexico's Security Tested
Mexico deployed thousands of soldiers, police officers, and federal agents to protect the World Cup opening ceremony. It took about three hours for things to go sideways.
Tourism
Six Tourists Kidnapped in Sinaloa Found Alive at Military Checkpoint
Six young men from Nayarit were driving to Mazatlán when someone decided they weren't going to make it. They were wrong.
World Cup 2026
Mexico Deploys National Guard to Secure Tijuana Stadium as Iran's World Cup Training Base
Mexico sends troops to guard Iran's World Cup training camp in Tijuana.
Mexico
U.S.-Mexico Security Partnership Shows Progress in Fentanyl Combat, Ambassador Reports
One year into a new era of cross-border security partnership, the U.S. and Mexico report tangible results in joint operations targeting drug trafficking and organized crime.
Mexico
Chihuahua Receives Enhanced Military Support in Fight Against Organized Crime
The state of Chihuahua has emerged as a critical focus in Mexico's security strategy, receiving significant military support to combat criminal organizations.
Mexico
Mexican Authorities Seize Over 2,000 Properties from Cartels in Landmark Operation
The operation targeted cartel financial infrastructure in Estado de Mexico, Mexico's most populous state and a key industrial corridor bordering Mexico City.
Security
Federal Forces Raid Punta de Mita During Beach Protest - One Detained, No Answers
Armed federal agents entered a home in Punta de Mita, detained a man at gunpoint, and left without explanation — hours before a peaceful protest against the Playa Las Cocinas development. Six activists already face criminal charges in the escalating conflict.