Mexican law enforcement arrested a California man attempting to enter the country with a significant arsenal of weapons linked to the Sinaloa cartel, authorities announced on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Scott Harvey Daniel Lee Thompson, was apprehended at the “El Chaparral” border crossing in Tijuana, Baja California. Thompson’s vehicle drew attention due to […]
Mexico Extradites Drug Lord Caro Quintero and 28 Others to the U.S.
In an unprecedented move, Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel figures, including notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the United States. This action comes as the Trump administration intensifies its efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations. The extradition coincides with high-level meetings in Washington, where Mexican officials are negotiating to prevent the imposition of […]
Colombian President’s Claims on Sinaloa Cartel’s Influence Over ELN Spark Debate
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s recent remarks have ignited a debate over the relationship between the Sinaloa Cartel and the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN). Petro suggested that the Sinaloa Cartel is the “current boss” of the ELN, implying a subordinate relationship that remains unproven. During the inauguration of a scientific complex […]
Mexico’s right corner abandoned in the face of organized crime
From north to south, the country begins at a forgotten beach, where the wind dragged the sand over what was once a vacation center. It is Playa Bagdad, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, a forgotten paradise in the right corner of Mexico. In the 19th century, this historic port was a strategic enclave during the American Civil […]
Texas rancher dies from explosive in Tamaulipas; cartels ‘threaten’ border
A Texas rancher was killed by what authorities say was an improvised explosive device planted by a cartel near the U.S.-Mexico border. The man died near Brownsville, Texas, and died on the Mexican side of the border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a statement Tuesday. Funeral services were held Tuesday for a 74-year-old […]
When is the Veracruz Carnival 2025 and what concerts will there be?
It’s Carnival time all over the world and the most important ones in Mexico are undoubtedly those in Mazatlán, Acapulco, Manzanillo, Mérida, Campeche, among other coastal cities and states, with Veracruz also being one of the most important in the country and usually attracting festivities and artists of great national and international stature. The Veracruz […]
The ‘Z16’: Who is the leader of Los Zetas in Puebla, handed over to the United States?
Raúl Lucio, ‘El Lucky’ or ‘Z16’, founder and leader of the criminal group Los Zetas that operated in ten states of the Republic, including Puebla, is one of the 29 drug traffickers handed over to the United States. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Government of Mexico handed over 29 drug traffickers to the United […]
Shopping malls in Puebla prepare discount campaign for tourists
At least ten shopping centers in Puebla and neighboring municipalities, with a tourist vocation, are preparing with hoteliers and restaurateurs a campaign of promotions and discounts to attract vacationers. The executive director of the Association of Shopping Centers of Puebla (Acecop), Andrés De La Luz Espinoza, with 74 affiliated complexes, explained that the sector seeks […]
Baja California rises to third place in attracting Foreign Direct Investment
At the end of 2024, Baja California was positioned as the third state that attracted the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with 2,479 million dollars, thanks to investments from companies such as Paccar, Toyota and RIU. Thus, the entity was only behind Mexico City and the State of Mexico, according to the report of the […]
Grupo Firme receives protection after threat in Tijuana and withdrawal from Mazatlán Carnival
Baja California authorities have confirmed that Grupo Firme has protection after receiving threats in Tijuana, which led to the cancellation of their presentation at the Mazatlán Carnival 2025. The Secretary of Citizen Security of Baja California, Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, stated that they have been provided with protection and constant monitoring. “We are in contact with […]