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NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them

Luis R. Conriquez joins a movement to phase out narcocorridos, emphasizing a shift in music away from glorifying violence.
#mexico
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stephens: Justice is 40 years late for murdered American agent in Mexico

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero marks a significant shift in Mexico's approach to tackling drug cartels.
Left-wing politics
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

U.S. calls Lopez Obrador reforms 'major risk' to democracy; Mexico protests

Mexico's plan for direct judicial elections is at the center of a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., spotlighting concerns about democracy and drug cartel influence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
US news

Mexico's security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism while funding key reporting on critical issues.
Mexico is shifting from military to civilian-led strategies in combating drug cartels under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Mexico Sent Cartel Bosses to U.S. Knowing They Could Face Execution

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero to face possible death penalty indicates a significant shift in Mexico's policy on capital punishment.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stephens: Justice is 40 years late for murdered American agent in Mexico

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero marks a significant shift in Mexico's approach to tackling drug cartels.
Left-wing politics
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

U.S. calls Lopez Obrador reforms 'major risk' to democracy; Mexico protests

Mexico's plan for direct judicial elections is at the center of a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., spotlighting concerns about democracy and drug cartel influence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
US news

Mexico's security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism while funding key reporting on critical issues.
Mexico is shifting from military to civilian-led strategies in combating drug cartels under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Mexico Sent Cartel Bosses to U.S. Knowing They Could Face Execution

The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero to face possible death penalty indicates a significant shift in Mexico's policy on capital punishment.
more#mexico
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Fentanyl and drug cartels pose the biggest threat to U.S. national security, surpassing traditional threats like Iran and North Korea.
#extradition
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel figures to the US, coinciding with upcoming tariffs imposed by Trump on Mexican imports.
US news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including Rafael Caro Quintero, due to U.S. pressure and to avoid tariffs.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to US DW 02/28/2025

Mexico extradited 29 cartel figures to the US to tackle tariff threats and illegal drug trafficking.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Mexico Begins to Release Dozens of Cartel Operatives Into U.S. Custody

Mexico has begun extraditing nearly 30 top cartel operatives to the U.S., marking a significant shift in the drug war efforts.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

What's it like to defend a Mexican cartel boss? Reputed drug lords seek lawyers in U.S.

Mexican government extradites 29 accused drug lords to the U.S. for prosecution, complicating legal representation amidst unprecedented legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Mexico With Military Action Over Cartels

U.S. military action in Mexico against drug cartels was suggested, causing shock among Mexican leaders.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel figures to the US, coinciding with upcoming tariffs imposed by Trump on Mexican imports.
US news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including Rafael Caro Quintero, due to U.S. pressure and to avoid tariffs.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to US DW 02/28/2025

Mexico extradited 29 cartel figures to the US to tackle tariff threats and illegal drug trafficking.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Mexico Begins to Release Dozens of Cartel Operatives Into U.S. Custody

Mexico has begun extraditing nearly 30 top cartel operatives to the U.S., marking a significant shift in the drug war efforts.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

What's it like to defend a Mexican cartel boss? Reputed drug lords seek lawyers in U.S.

Mexican government extradites 29 accused drug lords to the U.S. for prosecution, complicating legal representation amidst unprecedented legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Mexico With Military Action Over Cartels

U.S. military action in Mexico against drug cartels was suggested, causing shock among Mexican leaders.
more#extradition
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

New federal strike force to focus on gangs, terrorism and drug trade on Long Island and in Brooklyn, officials say

The Transnational Criminal Organizations Strike Force aims to dismantle MS-13 and drug cartels through aggressive legal action.
#us-mexico-relations
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
Law
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

U.S. gun companies fight Mexico's lawsuit at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case tests U.S. gun manufacturers' liability in Mexico's gun violence.
Mexico seeks to hold U.S. gun firms accountable amid rising tensions over border issues.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S.

Mexico sent 29 high-profile drug cartel figures to the U.S., increasing security cooperation amid looming trade tariffs from the Trump administration.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

US spy planes spark controversy in Mexico: We don't know what they did'

U.S. military reconnaissance flights have raised concerns in Mexico over potential intelligence-gathering missions linked to Trump's anti-drug cartels efforts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
Law
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

U.S. gun companies fight Mexico's lawsuit at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case tests U.S. gun manufacturers' liability in Mexico's gun violence.
Mexico seeks to hold U.S. gun firms accountable amid rising tensions over border issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S.

Mexico sent 29 high-profile drug cartel figures to the U.S., increasing security cooperation amid looming trade tariffs from the Trump administration.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

US spy planes spark controversy in Mexico: We don't know what they did'

U.S. military reconnaissance flights have raised concerns in Mexico over potential intelligence-gathering missions linked to Trump's anti-drug cartels efforts.
more#us-mexico-relations
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ecuador's presidential race set for runoff DW 02/10/2025

Ecuador's presidential election heads to a runoff between Daniel Noboa and Luisa Gonzalez after close first-round results.
#sinaloa-cartel
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes

Genaro Garcia Luna was sentenced to over 38 years in prison for accepting bribes from drug cartels while leading Mexico's fight against drug trafficking.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US

The younger Guzmán is charged with kidnapping a rival drug lord, not for his cartel leadership.
Charges include treason under Mexican law for perceived abduction intent.
This case raises questions about legal jurisdiction in international drug crimes.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes

Genaro Garcia Luna was sentenced to over 38 years in prison for accepting bribes from drug cartels while leading Mexico's fight against drug trafficking.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US

The younger Guzmán is charged with kidnapping a rival drug lord, not for his cartel leadership.
Charges include treason under Mexican law for perceived abduction intent.
This case raises questions about legal jurisdiction in international drug crimes.
more#sinaloa-cartel
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago
New York City

Mexico's military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa

Recent arrests of drug lords have led to increased violence in Sinaloa, with military patrols attacked and roads blocked.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Seedy discovery at U.S.-Mexico border: $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons

A large methamphetamine smuggling attempt used fake watermelons, revealing advanced tactics by drug cartels.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment disguised as produce.
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