LND topic: cartel-violence page 1

cartel violence

Hunting for answers in cartel territory

April 16, 2026

Raúl Servín keeps searching, even after eight long years. Every Tuesday, the Guadalajara man loads his van with tools, supplies, and a few volunteers. Their mission? To dig through sun-scorched land where bodies may lie hidden by cartel violence. Servín isn’t just looking for his own missing son—he’

crime

Traveling to Mexico Now: What You Need to Know

February 24, 2026

People plan spring break trips to warm places, but recent fighting in Mexico worries travelers. Usually cartel fights stay inside towns and don’t hurt tourists, yet this time they spread to major spots. Flights stopped in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and the U. S. warned people to stay put near

crime

A Cartel Boss Meets His End in a Fiery Shootout

December 26, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, a high-profile figure in the criminal underworld was taken down in a gunfight. Zeferino \"Don Zefe\" Pena Cuellar, a key player in the notorious Los Zetas cartel, was killed during a police operation. This happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the town of Sa

crime

Mexico's Cartel Violence: A Deadly Power Struggle

November 4, 2025

In Mexico, the fight against cartels is far from over. The recent killing of Mayor Carlos Manzo during a Day of the Dead celebration in Uruapan sent shockwaves through the country. Manzo, known for his tough stance on cartels, had become a symbol of resistance against the violent groups. His death h

crime

A Bold Daylight Assault in Reynosa

August 6, 2025

In a shocking display of power, a group linked to the Gulf Cartel ambushed and killed a high-ranking Mexican federal prosecutor in broad daylight on a busy street in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The attackers, armed with grenades and automatic weapons, executed their plan with precision and escaped without

crime

Sinaloa Shootout: 19 Dead, Cartel Leader Caught

October 23, 2024

In the heart of Mexico's Sinaloa state, a fierce gun battle erupted, leaving 19 suspected cartel members dead and one local cartel leader arrested. The clash happened just outside Culiacan, the state's capital, when over 30 armed gunmen opened fire on soldiers. Authorities responded, leading some of