Mexican Cartel Violence - Page 20

March 7, 2024

34 police officers have been killed in 3 years in this dangerous Mexican city, data shows

Violence orchestrated by cartels has made Celaya, Mexico, one of the most dangerous places for police officers. 34 officers have been killed in the line of duty in 3 years.

March 1, 2024

American killed in Mexico cartel shootout: Ex-DEA agent husband says tourists becoming 'collateral damage'

Former DEA agent Karl Perman warned the cartels have become emboldened after his wife was gunned down at a popular resort in Tulum in February. 

March 1, 2024

US warning on Mexico spring break travel, top threats facing Americans

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning to spring breakers who are planning trips to resort areas like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum.

February 27, 2024

Cartels suspected of gunning down 2 mayoral candidates in same Mexican city

The two candidates were gunned down in their cars at different times on Monday, continuing a dangerous trend of attacks against political candidates that has only increased over the years.

February 23, 2024

Tropical resorts popular with Americans no longer 'off limits' for cartel killers: 'The rules have changed'

Four cartels are entangled in a war over coveted Mexican resort locations that were once "off limits" but no longer are, putting millions of American tourists' lives at risk.

February 22, 2024

Border Patrol has arrested 6,400 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, 178 gang members in FY24

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has revealed that more than 6,400 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions have been arrested in FY24, including 178 gang members.

February 21, 2024

Mexican police confirm drug cartel video showing dead bodies shot, kicked, and burned

While drug cartels in Mexico often make videos of captured gang members to threaten rivals, footage released Tuesday showing the abuse of dead bodies is especially grisly.

February 19, 2024

12 gunmen killed by Mexican soldiers in shootout near Texas border

Twelve gunmen were killed by Mexican soldiers near the U.S. border, with several weapons seized after the fact, according to Mexican officials.

February 15, 2024

Catholic bishops in Mexico hosted peace talks with drug cartel leaders

The Mexican government's policy of not confronting their own drug cartels amidst violence has led to some creative solutions, namely Roman Catholic bishops hosting peace talks.

February 3, 2024

Republican bill would give National Guard lethal force powers to repel 'armed invaders' at border

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would give the National Guard the power to use lethal force against armed individuals crossing the southern border into the U.S.