Mexico's president warns U.S. against invading to fight cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

• Feb 20

14 killed in narco gang clashes as police warn of "reprisals"

In one incident, gunmen on motorcycles fired into a crowd gathered outside a grocery store, killing a child and six adults, police said.

• Feb 18

Mexico announces big meth seizure amid pressure from Trump

Mexico has announced a series of major drug discoveries in recent weeks in an apparent attempt to highlight increased efforts to combat drug smuggling.

• Feb 18

Mexico takes aim at U.S. gunmakers if cartels deemed terrorist groups

Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. Justice Department itself has recognized that "74% of the weapons" used by criminal groups in Mexico come from north of the border.

• Feb 14

U.S. military planes might be spying on cartels, Mexico says

Any intelligence gathered from Mexican territory would have to be shared under agreements between the two countries, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said.

• Feb 12

Cartel leader's son-in-law pleads guilty in violent price-fixing scheme

The indictment and court testimony highlighted beatings, kidnappings and fatal shootings that were part of the conspiracy

• Feb 10

Ecuador gangs turn to "death saint" for protection — and human sacrifices

"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.

• Feb 5

Gunfights disrupt flights in Mexico border city, trigger U.S. warning

The violence in Nuevo Laredo, just south of Texas, followed the arrest of an alleged local cartel leader known as "El Ricky."

• Feb 4

Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.

Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.

• Jan 27

Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion

Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.

• Jan 24

Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto

Toronto police have seized over 835 kilograms of cocaine that is alleged to have ties to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

• Jan 22

Trump pardons thousands of Jan. 6 defendants

President Trump pardoned about 1,500 defendants convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot on Monday night, hours after returning to the Oval Office. CBS News' Major Garrett, Fin Gómez, Lindsey Reiser and Ed O'Keefe have the latest. Plus, NOTUS reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro joins with analysis.

• Jan 20
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Dismembered bodies of 24 people found in mass grave in Mexico

Officials said the grave was located using drones with thermal cameras and ground-penetrating radars as well as canine teams.

• Jan 20

Cartel leader in plea talks with U.S., keeps lawyer who represented son

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada decided to stick with the lawyer defending him from U.S. drug trafficking charges despite a possible conflict of interest.

• Jan 15

5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region

Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.

• Jan 15

Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street

The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.

• Jan 13

Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"

Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.

• Jan 8

Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors

Ovidio Guzmán López​ and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.

• Jan 7

10 gunmen killed in shootout with police amid cartel turf battles

The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.

• Jan 7

Gunmen open fire on bar customers, killing 7 and wounding 5

Gunmen burst into the bar La Casita Azul and opened fire at customers, leaving bloodied bodies strewn on the floor according to local media.

• Jan 6

31 bodies pulled from hidden graves amid cartel turf war

The prosecutor said his officials will continue investigating until they find "each one of the bodies of the people who have been reported missing."

• Dec 31, 2024

Town thanks fugitive cartel leader for children's holiday gifts

"El Mencho" has been indicted in the U.S. and the State Department this month increased a reward to $15 million for his capture.

• Dec 31, 2024

15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence

Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.

• Dec 29, 2024

Notorious drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed

Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.

• Dec 26, 2024

Mexico's new approach to tackling cartel violence: it's suing.

The government of Mexico says guns from the U.S. help fuel cartel violence. Now it's suing a major American gun maker and a handful of U.S. gun stores for billions in damages.

• Dec 22, 2024

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