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An investigation reveals a growing trend among Mexican criminal organizations to deploy car bombs and advanced explosive devices to intimidate rivals and challenge state security forces.

A federal judge has ruled that a Mexican national must be returned after being repeatedly deported by immigration authorities, restoring him as a key witness in the Lorenzo Salgado homicide investigation. The decision frees three crucial witnesses as prosecutors prepare to present evidence to a grand jury.

The United States military successfully used directed-energy weapons to shoot down three unmanned aerial vehicles allegedly operated by Mexican cartels operating near the southern border.

Thirty-one individuals have been indicted in South Carolina on 59 charges related to an alleged drug trafficking network linked to Mexican cartels Los Zetas and CJNG, following Operation Last Stand.

US authorities have sanctioned an eight-person cocaine trafficking network in Ecuador with ties to the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, while also convicting ten individuals in Florida for cocaine trafficking linked to a Mexican cartel. These actions target significant drug operations with connections to major Mexican criminal organizations.

US authorities have accused four members of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel of attempting to purchase weapons and ammunition in the Czech Republic, with two already extradited to the US.

A Trump administration crackdown on money-laundering by Mexican cartels, implemented through changes to money-transfer rules near the US-Mexico border, has inadvertently imposed a hidden toll on small businesses.

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced charges against five Mexican cartel bosses for their alleged involvement in weapons and drug trafficking, as well as timeshare fraud schemes. This action targets high-level figures within organized crime.

Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, an alleged Mexican cartel boss linked to the CJNG, has been arrested and charged in connection with the livestreamed murder of an influencer and a mayor's assassination.

Mexican drug cartels have reportedly outsourced the production of methamphetamine to Nigeria. This move indicates a new strategy by the cartels to expand their global drug manufacturing operations.

The United States has stated that its efforts against organized crime and corrupt politicians in Mexico will not end with 'El Mayo,' maintaining that the link between organized crime and the Mexican government is indissoluble, while Claudia Sheinbaum demands respect for sovereignty.

Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada has reportedly agreed to accept a life sentence in exchange for medical care, potentially avoiding a lengthy trial.

Mexican drug cartels are reportedly using modest businesses, such as piñata and clothing stores owned by Hispanic families in the US, to funnel millions in drug proceeds back to Mexico.

The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, stated that increased pressure on drug trafficking cartels along the U.S.-Mexico border has led to a rise in criminal activity crossing the border from Canada.

Raids on South African farms have revealed meth labs linked to Mexican criminal networks, indicating a new phase of cartel operations in the region.

A Reuters investigation uncovered a paper trail connecting a US fuel trader to a notorious Mexican cartel, suggesting illicit dealings.

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported that chemicals used in fentanyl production are entering Canada through the Port of Vancouver, destined for drug labs operated by Mexican cartels on Canadian soil.

Slobodan Cvejić, Vice President of the Serbia Centre (SRCE) party, stated that reports of activists being kidnapped and beaten in Belgrade's Resnik neighborhood indicate the authorities have "crossed every line," comparing the situation to Mexican cartel zones.

Mexican cartels have reportedly established operations in Poland and Central Europe, focusing on producing drugs in hidden laboratories rather than traditional smuggling.

US border officers discovered an RPG launcher and over 20 weapons concealed in a Lexus during a border inspection, preventing the arms from reaching Mexican cartels.

Relatives are actively searching cartel-controlled territories in Mexico for missing family members, seeking closure amidst ongoing violence.

Guadalajara, a Mexican cartel stronghold, is preparing to host the 2026 World Cup, with expectations of a safe tournament despite violent unrest earlier this year.

An Arizona licensed gun dealer, Laurence Gray, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to terrorist organizations. Federal agents accused him of selling firearms to two Mexican cartels.

Omar Oswaldo Torres, alias “El Patas,” a leader in Los Mayos, was detained during the operation, the navy said. Officials did not identify anyone killed in the operation.

President Trump's proposal to strike cartels within Mexico has created a complex situation in Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, where some residents have expressed openness to U.S. intervention.

A former FBI Special Agent, known for infiltrating various organized crime groups including the Mafia and cartels, shares his fears about one particular group above the rest.

Cartel boss El Mencho eliminated in Mexico military raid as drug lords are responsible for over 1 million American deaths

Video footage has been released showing the final hours of cartel leader 'El Mencho', providing insight into his last moments.

An article argues that President Trump possesses constitutional authority to take action against drug cartels in Mexico, citing historical precedents set by past presidents against foreign threats.

New images show where Mexico's notorious cartel boss hid before he was killed, as rumors circulate about a possible successor.

Rising drug consumption has empowered Mexican cartels, which now control a third of Mexico's territory and generate billions in profits.

BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

Mexican Cartels Among Networks Supplying Drugs to Indonesia  Tempo.co English

Michael Ramirez cartoon on killing of Mexican cartel leader El Mencho.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw said its time for expanded military action against Mexican cartels after a joint raid killed a "El Mencho" on Sunday.

A Mexican cartel has initiated a wave of violence following the killing of one of its leaders, leading local authorities to urge residents to stay indoors and seek shelter.

Mexican authorities killed Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the country's most wanted drug lord, leading to cartel unrest and potentially easing concerns for Donald Trump regarding US operations in Mexico.

At least 25 members of the Mexican National Guard and one ⁠security guard died in cartel attacks following the capture and death of infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho," on Sunday.

Law enforcement officials have uncovered clandestine methamphetamine production facilities hidden within forested areas of Ogun and Oyo states. Investigations indicate operational ties to transnational Mexican trafficking organizations, prompting heightened border security measures.

Reports detail the deployment of a laser system by the AMP-HEL task force against drug cartels, sparking questions about the visibility and tactical application of the technology.

Authorities detained Ana Florella Fragoso, head of the "La Tía" cell affiliated with the Nueva Empresa Cartel, linking her operations directly to human smuggling networks.

Law enforcement agencies rescued lions, tigers, bison, and camels during a raid on a Mexican cartel’s property linked to illegal fuel trafficking. The operation highlighted the growing intersection of organized crime and illicit wildlife keeping in the region.

Transnational drug trafficking operations have evolved into a flexible logistics network by exploiting Ecuador’s commercial fishing infrastructure, merging Mexican cartel resources with local criminal gangs.

Police in Limpopo, South Africa, uncovered a suspected crystal methamphetamine factory and arrested individuals, including Mexicans, raising concerns about Mexican cartel involvement in the country's drug trade.

Four members of a powerful Mexican cartel have been indicted in the United States for attempting to purchase weapons and ammunition in the Czech Republic. They now face potential life sentences in the US.

Mexican authorities are connecting cartel boss 'El R-1' to the death of influencer Valeria Márquez, with his fugitive son, who was in a relationship with her, allegedly ordering the crime.

Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, a leader of a Mexican criminal cartel, has been arrested by authorities. He is accused of ordering the brutal murders of his son's beauty influencer ex-girlfriend and a mayor.

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, known as 'Poncho' and a leader of the Los Reyes Cartel, has been captured in Mexico, an arrest that triggered roadblocks and vehicle arsons in Michoacán state.

In the drug-ridden city of Durán, Ecuador, police are confronting criminal gangs that are reportedly collaborating with the Albanian mafia and Mexican cartels.

Ten lifeless bodies, including that of former Sombrerete mayor Ignacio Castrejon Valdez, were found in three different locations in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, publicly displayed by cartel members.

The BBC has mapped the career of Zhang Jindong, a Chinese criminal identified by US authorities as a key intermediary in the global fentanyl trafficking network, who became a valuable partner for Mexican cartels.

Jacob Diaz, who began working in Mexican drug trafficking networks at 18, shares insights into how cartel drug smuggling operates, having risen from a homeless teenager to a key logistics operator.

In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have reportedly turned soccer fields into violent battlegrounds by co-opting a local league for teenagers as their latest business venture.

Iran's World Cup captain has shared a story about his own encounter with an armed group in Mexico, revealing that he's heard Mexican cartels have a fondness for Iranians.

Reports indicate that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly establishing and expanding their drug production operations across the African continent.

Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Oscar nominee Demián Bichir are set to star in Álex de la Iglesia’s action-thriller ‘Hold the Devil,’ which involves Mexican cartels, possessed children, and supernatural forces.

Mexican federal forces have arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener), a suspected commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). He was reportedly found hiding in a sewer pipe.

A prominent Mexican cartel figure known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener) has been arrested after being found in a ditch.

Peter Dimitrov, a 60-year-old Bulgarian man known as Mirchev, was arrested in Madrid by the DEA for attempting to sell Russian tanks and missiles to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Laurence Gray, owner of Grips By Larry, has been indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona on charges related to selling multiple semi-automatic rifles, a machine gun, and pistols to members of the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartels.

An Arizona firearms dealer has been indicted on charges of allegedly supplying weapons to two Mexican drug cartels, CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, both designated as foreign terrorist organizations.

Villagers in Guajes de Ayala, Mexico, are reportedly fighting back against a siege by a Mexican cartel using AK-47s and grenades, as their homes have become ghost towns due to fear.

El Mencho, the leader of one of Mexico's most powerful cartels, was buried on Monday in a lavish golden coffin, accompanied by large floral wreaths and a significant presence of mourners.

A report from Mexico details the aftermath of the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', describing a region where children aspire to be narcos and forensic experts identify dismembered bodies.

There are almost no limits to the weapons Mexican cartels have access to. They often far exceed the capacity of local authorities, writes our Latin America correspondent in this news analysis.

Mexican authorities reported killing Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to a tense atmosphere and retaliatory attacks with burning cars.

Cartel violence near a Mexican stadium has sparked concerns over the safety of the upcoming World Cup, though President Claudia Sheinbaum stated there is no risk for fans.

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

Tourists recounted the terror they experienced in Mexico during a wave of violence that erupted following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. One witness described filming in case they died.

A tip about drug lord Nemesio Oseguera's romantic liaisons led Mexican authorities to the cartel leader's hideout in a small town of Jalisco state where he was killed, Mexican authorities said on Mond

From Texas, Luxemborg Trading LLC ordered thousands of shipments with the help of shell companies in Mexico, in a vast operation that has delivered $8 million dollars to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The US Ambassador to Mexico stated that American efforts are now focused on striking at the financial networks of criminal organizations to dismantle their operations.

The U.S. military deployed a laser defense system to shoot down three drug cartel-operated drones in southern Texas near the Mexican border.

The UIF has detailed a resource diversion network connected to former security chief García Luna, revealing its operational ties to the Weinberg family and highlighting systemic corruption within state institutions.

The United States military has successfully tested and deployed directed-energy laser weapons to shoot down multiple drones operated by Mexican drug cartels along the southern border, signaling a technological escalation in counter-narcotics operations.

Authorities in Hidalgo state detained a key operator linked to Ulises "N" and the "La Barredora" cartel, who had been wanted in Tabasco. The arrest marks a significant development in Mexico's ongoing efforts to dismantle major criminal organizations.

Mexican cartels are reportedly extorting avocado growers, leading to concerns about national security and America's reliance on foreign supply chains for the fruit.

The US has charged members of a Mexican cartel in connection with a Czech weapons deal, while other reports highlight issues like Slovakia's speed cameras with suspected Russian links and Poland's defense against Russian threats.

US judicial authorities announced charges against four men allegedly linked to a powerful Mexican drug cartel. The indictment states the four sought machine guns and rocket launchers in Czechia.

The US government has announced more than $100 million in rewards for information leading to the capture of eight leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), aiming to weaken the leadership of high-profile Mexican cartels.

Nigerian law enforcement dismantled the country's largest meth lab, discovered in an abandoned shed, which is believed to be part of a multimillion-dollar transnational meth operation linked to Mexican cartels expanding into the country.

Nigerian authorities have dismantled a meth lab, but concerns persist regarding potential connections to Mexican cartels.

The United States has imposed sanctions on a Mexican cartel leader as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking operations.

Chelsie Anderson, an American mother, transformed from a waitress into a pivotal figure in drug trafficking, overseeing substantial drug shipments weekly after joining a global cartel.

Zhang Zhidong, a Chinese university graduate, has been accused of becoming a "fentanyl king" for a Mexican cartel. He is charged with leading a global drug trafficking and money laundering operation.

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Mexican cartel, targeting its expanding financial operations beyond traditional drug trafficking, specifically for its involvement in a fuel theft ring.

Journalist and filmmaker Fernando de Haro's latest documentary, 'Vida en México,' focuses on the violent targeting of religious figures by Mexican drug cartels, portraying a country overwhelmed by crime and an overstretched state.

US lawmakers have called on President Donald Trump to prioritize Chinese money laundering networks, which they accuse of being the 'financial fuel' for Mexican cartels, in his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. federal agents intercepted an oil tanker from Ecuador near Southern California, seizing 500 pounds of cocaine allegedly linked to a Mexican cartel.

Winnipeg police arrested 33 individuals, including members of a Mexican cartel and Hells Angels, and seized over $37.2 million worth of cocaine, meth, and fentanyl in what they describe as Manitoba's largest drug bust.

Slobodan Cvejić, vice-president of the Srbija centar (SRCE) party, compared the Belgrade neighborhood of Resnik to a Mexican cartel zone following reports of kidnapping and beating of activists.

The Polish Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚP) dismantled a methamphetamine laboratory in Swiecie county, arresting three men, including Mexican nationals linked to a North American cartel, indicating Mexican cartels are now operating in Poland and Central Europe.

Mexican forces arrested Audias Flores Silva "El Jardinero", causing violence, but it is a key step against drug cartels.

Numerous groups, known as "Searching Warriors," are actively searching Mexican cartel-controlled territories for missing individuals.

Erick Valencia Salazar, a co-founder of one of Mexico's deadliest gangs and former partner to 'El Mencho,' has pleaded guilty in a US court. He now faces a sentence of 10 years to life in prison following a plea deal.

An investigation by NGOs reveals that illegal cockfighting operations, with breeding farms in the US, supply hundreds of thousands of birds to Mexican cartels for thousands of dollars each year.

Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged four men, including a Russia-linked arms trafficker and corrupt African officials, for attempting to supply a Mexican cartel with surface-to-air missiles.

A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border to fuel the country’s most violent crimes.

A former FBI Special Agent, Joaquin Garcia, who infiltrated various organized crime groups, has expressed his fears about one particular group above the rest.

Eighty percent of weapons seized from Mexican cartels come from the US, according to Mexico’s defence minister.

Puerto Vallarta has started to reopen after days of violence and unrest sparked by the killing of a Mexican cartel boss. According to the Mexican Navy, the resort city is now secure and the reinforcements that were sent are staying until further notice.

How Rich Was Mexican Cartel Leader El Mencho?  Forbes

Mexican special forces, aided by U.S. intelligence, killed a top drug cartel boss, leading to widespread chaos in Mexico and prompting the U.S. State Department to issue and then lift 'shelter in place' alerts for Americans. Travel stocks are in focus following the unrest.

Drug consumption has empowered Mexican cartels, which now control one-third of Mexico's territory and generate billions in profits, operating as criminal conglomerates.

Mexican cartels are reportedly using social media to spread disinformation and exaggerate violence following the death of leader El Mencho, aiming to create an impression of chaos in the country.

The White House has issued a warning to Mexican drug cartels not to harm American citizens, stating they will 'pay dearly' if they do, following the reported death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Indonesia Uncovers Drug Supply Chain Linked to Mexican Cartels  Tempo.co English

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Valentin Pereda, Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal, says that "one of the key elements that gives the Mexican cartels their power is their access to American-made weapons". At least 73 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.

Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss  Reuters