U.S. State Department Cancels Visa of Mexican Governor and Her Husband
The governor of Baja California and her husband have revealed on social media that their tourist visas have been revoked by U.S. authorities. They attempted to downplay the situation, suggesting it’s a routine matter. However, it has sparked considerable controversy in Mexico, particularly among political opponents accusing them of links to organized crime. Over the […]
Employee of Mexican State Attorney General Arrested for Smuggling Money for Gulf Cartel
A woman employed by the Attorney General’s office in Tamaulipas, Mexico, has been charged with money laundering following her arrest by U.S. authorities. She was allegedly trying to smuggle over $180,000 in cash for the Gulf cartel, an organization recently designated as a foreign terrorist group by the U.S. government. Angelica Rodriguez Gonzalez and her […]
Gunmen from a cartel battle opponents in a Mexican border state, escape before police arrive.
Gunmen from the Los Zetas’ Cartel del Noreste faction carried out a significant attack on rival gunmen near a small rural community in the border state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The intense battle lasted over an hour and involved armored vehicles, heavy weaponry, and explosives. By the time authorities arrived on the scene, the assailants […]
Cartel Violence Drives Mexican Universities to Shut Down
Universities in western Mexico have had to shut down due to escalating cartel violence in Sinaloa, resulting in numerous murders, forced disappearances, and arson attacks, among other violent incidents. As a response, schools are transitioning to remote learning, even while claims emerge that safety is improving in the region. This week, Sinaloa Autonomous University and […]
Trump describes the Mexican president as ‘fearful of the cartels’ after she declined the offer of troops.
Over the weekend, President Trump revealed that he offered to deploy US troops to Mexico to combat the violent drug cartels, but this proposal was dismissed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Sheinbaum, 62, stated publicly on Saturday that she would not accept Trump’s offer and reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the drug cartel issue without […]
Mexican Federal Agent Dies Following Testimony in U.S. Case Against Drug Lord’s Son
A respected Mexican federal police officer, Ivan Morales, along with his wife, has been killed in a targeted attack by gunmen. This incident occurred just weeks after his testimony in a U.S. trial was revealed, which played a significant role in ensuring life imprisonment for the son of a prominent cartel leader. The son of […]
Trump condemns Mexican president for turning down proposal for US troops to combat cartels.
Trump’s Proposal to Send Troops to Mexico Rejected President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined an offer for U.S. troops to assist in combating drug cartels, attributing her decision to fear. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed disappointment over Sheinbaum’s rejection. He suggested that sending American troops […]
Mexican president turns down Trump’s proposal for U.S. troops to assist in battling drug cartels.
Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Military Aid Offer Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that she turned down an offer for military assistance from former President Donald Trump. In response to a report from the Wall Street Journal detailing the conversation, Sheinbaum acknowledged, “That’s true.” Trump had reportedly asked her how he could assist in combating drug […]
Mexican Senator Calls President Sheinbaum a ‘Liar’ Linked to Cartels
Senator Accuses President of Corruption Ties In a heated address in the Mexican Senate, Senator Lily Telles, representing Sonora, urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to “stop lying.” Telles accused the president of having close connections with lawyers linked to drug cartels. Senator Telles has consistently critiqued Sheinbaum’s seemingly lenient stance on organized crime. Known formally as […]
Mexican Police Shared Journalist’s Private Details with Attackers
Mexican authorities have publicly disclosed the personal details of a journalist who suffered a physical attack after exposing hidden cameras in a shopping center’s bathrooms in Mexico City. The attacker utilized this information to threaten her. The situation unfolded in early April when journalist Stephanie Palacios revealed a series of cameras installed in the bathrooms […]