The family has deep roots in Mexico and a history of speaking out about the criminal groups that plague their region.
Tag: Mexico
9 Members of Mormon Family in Mexico Are Killed in Ambush
Six children were among the victims of a massacre attributed to organized crime, relatives said. Other children hid by a roadside and survived.
Detentions of Child Migrants at the U.S. Border Has Surged to Record Levels
Detentions have surged as the Trump administration’s aggressive policy toward migrants has collided with an exodus of children fleeing Central America.
After Soldiers Surrender El Chapo’s Son, a Shocked Mexican City Sighs With Relief
Though the Mexican authorities have been criticized for releasing one of El Chapo’s sons back to gunmen, residents of Culiacán say the decision saved lives.
The Stunning Escape of El Chapo’s Son: It’s Like ‘a Bad Netflix Show’
Henchmen forced a patrol of armed forces to release Ovidio Guzmán López after he had been captured.
Mexico’s President Defends Government Response to Drug Cartel Mayhem
The government of Sinaloa State warned residents to stay off the streets and be on high alert after the attempted arrest of the son of the infamous drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera.
Under Scrutiny for Wealth, Powerful Boss of Mexico’s Oil Workers Union Resigns
The resignation of Carlos Romero Deschamps, who is under investigation for his unexplained wealth, is an important step for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in his fight against corruption.
A Shadowy Industry Group Shapes Food Policy Around the World
The International Life Sciences Institute, with branches in 17 countries, is funded by giants of the food and drug industries.
‘This Takes Away All Hope’: Rule Bars Most Applicants for Asylum in U.S.
The new rule will likely place many more migrants in danger as they debate whether to remain in Mexico as asylum seekers, try their luck in an increasingly hostile United States or return home.
Mexico Says It Has Cut the Number of Migrants Heading to U.S.
The government, which had faced economic pressure from the Trump administration, said the flow had been cut in half since spring.