Tabasco

The Gulf Coast state of rivers, wetlands, and oil — where the Olmec left giant stone heads and PEMEX built an empire. Villahermosa, the Pantanos de Centla, and the humid beating heart of southeastern Mexico.

A comical illustration of a generic sedan, like a Nissan Versa, with a spotlight on it.

Crime

Mexico's Most Stolen Cars: Why Your Nissan Could Be a Cartel Getaway Vehicle

Ex-Tabasco security chief linked to "La Barredora" cartel is fugitive. Authorities busted 6 Sinaloa meth labs and found explosives. Juárez crematorium held 386 bodies; owner charged with improper handling. Top stolen cars: Nissan NP300, Versa, Aveo.

Photo of alleged Mexican cartel figure 'El Guasón' (Francisco Javier Custodio Luna) following his arrest.

Tabasco

A Crooked Mexican Cop Built a Cartel Empire — Then Got Busted

A former Tabasco state cop, Francisco Javier Custodio Lima, aka "Guason," was arrested for drug trafficking, murder, and extortion. He was a key figure in the "La Barredora" cartel and had ties to corrupt cops.