5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (176+ words) The 2026 World Cup has been a major celebration for all three host countries. But in Mexico, soccer's biggest tournament has also had an impact in another area. On June 16, Mexico's top security official, Omar Garc'a Harfuch, said the country has…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (308+ words) EL PA'S English Authorities in Mexico have captured Alberto Rodr'guez, known as "El Virus," at a resort in Hidalgo He is the leader of a criminal gang that operates mainly in the Azcapotzalco borough of Mexico City, in the northwest…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (441+ words) Legis1 Senate Examines Cartel Threat to U. S. Security A Senate hearing on Mexican drug cartels and their threat to U. S. national security comes as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Mexico to allow American military involvement in cartel operations. The hearing reflects deepening…...

15+ hour, 22+ min ago  (188+ words) Mexico City: Tenancingo Mayor Nancy Napoles has been accused of staging a fake kidnapping to facilitate the theft of 40 million pesos approximately $2. 3 million from local government funds." Prosecutors allege that Napoles, in coordination with her husband and brother-in-law, created the…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago  (248+ words) Mexico City: A Mexican mayor allegedly faked her own kidnapping to embezzle $2 million worth of government funds disguised as ransom, local authorities said Thursday. Nancy Napoles, the municipal president of Tenancingo, several hours outside Mexico City, has proclaimed her innocence,…...

22+ hour, 43+ min ago  (286+ words) Published'Jun 19, 2026, 09: 40 AM MEXICO CITY - A Mexican mayor allegedly faked her own kidnapping to embezzle US$2 million (S$2. 6 million) worth of government funds disguised as ransom, local authorities said on June 18. Nancy Napoles, the municipal president of Tenancingo, several hours outside…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (365+ words) At the peak of his powers, Rafael Caro Quintero, also known as "El Narco de Narcos," controlled the flow of tons of cocaine from Mexico to the United States under the Guadalajara cartel, the country's most powerful criminal organization during…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (331+ words) Nearly two months after Sinaloa Gov. Rub'n Rocha Moya was indicted by the U. S. on allegations of ties to the Sinaloa cartel and its Los Chapitos faction, little information has emerged about the case. Rocha Moya appeared before Mexico's Attorney General's…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (298+ words) Yulan Adonay Archaga Car'as and V'ctor Eduardo Morales Zelaya The U. S. government is significantly ramping up its efforts to capture two high-ranking leaders of the MS-13 gang, offering a combined reward of up to $15 million for information leading to their arrest…...

1+ day, 18+ min ago  (400+ words) LOS ANGELES " Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges at a…...