The victims were found in the western state of Michoacan, alongside a banner bearing the initials of the Jalisco cartel and threatening a rival gang.
Tag: Mexico
In Migrant Crisis, Border Towns Become Final Destination
President Trump’s strict anti-immigration policies mean that a growing number of migrants are stranded in Mexican cities like Ciudad Juárez.
Overflowing Toilets, Bedbugs and High Heat: Inside Mexico’s Migrant Detention Centers
Under pressure from President Trump, Mexico’s iron-fisted approach to migration has led to a surge in detentions. An unprepared system is overwhelmed and filthy.
El Chapo’s Prosecution Has Fueled the Drug War in Mexico
One of the biggest disappointments of El Chapo’s capture is that instead of ending the drug trade, it has instead been a major catalyst of the violence now consuming Mexico.
El Chapo ‘Tried to Kill Me’: A Final Witness Confronts the Drug Lord
She emerged from the shadows of the Sinaloa cartel to speak out in court as El Chapo was sentenced to life in prison.
The Epic Criminal Career of El Chapo Nears Its Final Chapter
The Mexican drug lord, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, is to be sentenced on Wednesday and may speak in court. It’s his first appearance since he was convicted in February.
Migrants in Mexico Face Kidnappings and Violence While Awaiting Immigration Hearings in U.S.
The expansion of a U.S.-Mexican migrant-enforcement deal has left thousands of migrants stranded in dangerous Mexican cities.
Mexico’s Federal Police Rebel Against New Security Plan
Mexico’s president created a new force to combat rising crime. The federal police are an important part of it. But officers are fighting the plan.
Mexico Hailstorm Blankets Western Areas Under 3 Feet of Ice
A local mayor said he had never seen anything like it. The Mexican Army also assisted in the cleanup.
Mexico’s National Guard, Created to Fight Crime, Is Deployed to Capital
Although Mexico City’s crime rate is lower than much of the country’s, a recent spike has alarmed residents and prompted the president to deploy the new force.