February 5 Alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer charged in newly unsealed US federal indictment Mexican authorities arrested alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer Ivan Valerio Sainz Salazar, who is accused of supplying deadly pills to the Chapitos faction.
February 4 Nine charged in bold gun-running scheme to push heavy firepower across southern border Nine people, who face federal charges for allegedly running a firearms trafficking scheme, are accused of using straw purchases to smuggle weapons to Mexico.
January 30 California woman arrested after allegedly beheading boyfriend, fleeing to Mexico A California woman allegedly decapitated her boyfriend and fled to Mexico in a shocking murder case. Alyssa Lira was arrested after a months-long international search.
January 30 Accused US killer captured in Mexico after monthslong international manhunt for recycling bin murder Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez found dead in recycling bin after meeting alleged killer who owed him money. Suspect now extradited from Mexico to face charges.
January 27 Tourists may face steep fines and jail time for vapes at popular vacation hot spot The vape ban in Mexico carries penalties of up to $12,500 and 8 years in prison. Cruise passengers are warned to leave e-cigarettes onboard as the country enforces new rules.
January 27 Post-Maduro, pressure builds on Mexico over Cuba’s new oil lifeline Cuba's regime faces its weakest point in 65 years as Mexico allegedly steps in with oil aid, sparking growing U.S. concerns about Communist support.
January 23 Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrives in US, escorted off plane in cuffs by FBI after Mexico capture Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was escorted by the FBI at an Ontario airport after surrendering to face federal charges for allegedly running a drug trafficking network.
January 23 American OnlyFans star with Mexican cartel ties kidnapped at gunpoint outside mall An Arizona OnlyFans star was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico, according to video. Nicole Pardo Molina's abduction may be linked to a cartel rivalry in Sinaloa.
January 21 Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin Mexico transfers 37 cartel members to U.S. as Trump administration ramps up pressure on drug trafficking networks. Latest move brings total transfers to 92.
January 19 Mexico using 'weaponized immigration' to undermine US sovereignty, author of new book alleges Author alleges Mexico uses consulates and migrant programs to influence U.S. politics, claiming "weaponized immigration" undermines American sovereignty.