Nation Jan 23 Mexico’s former anti-narcotics chief on trial in U.S., accused of protecting cartels By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World Jan 05 Mexican security forces nab son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Alleged cartel members responded to the arrest of Ovidio "El Raton" Guzman by paralyzing the city, carjacking residents and setting vehicles ablaze days before a visit to Mexico by U.S. President Joe Biden. By María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press
World Nov 28 Police take down cocaine ‘super cartel’ in Europe, arrest 49 Europol says law enforcement authorities in six different countries have joined forces to take down a "super cartel" of drugs traffickers controlling about one third of the cocaine trade in Europe. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
Economy Feb 13 US suspends Mexican avocado imports on eve of Super Bowl Avocado exports are the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles and extortion of avocado growers in the western state of Michoacan, the only state in Mexico fully authorized to export to the U.S. market. By Associated Press
World Nov 05 At least 9 U.S. citizens killed in cartel attack in north Mexico Mexican Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo said the attackers may have mistaken the group's large SUVs for those of rival gangs. By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press
Oct 18 Watch 4:56 Mexico failed to capture the son of ‘El Chapo.’ Can it contain drug cartels? By Nick Schifrin Mexico’s president defended his security forces Friday for releasing the son of drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman after they caught him, when members of the cartel opened fire and seized soldiers. Analysts say the failed raid casts doubt on… Continue watching
May 07 ‘El Chapo’ transferred to new Mexican prison near the U.S. border By Michael D. Regan Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was transferred on Saturday to a new prison near the Texas border. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 4:35 Escape of biggest drug lord in the world is huge blow for Mexican president By PBS News Hour What does the escape of Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman mean for that nation’s drug war? William Brangham speaks to Alfredo Corchado of The Dallas Morning News about the jailbreak and the fallout. Continue watching
May 05 How Mexican drug cartels have caused a rapid increase in lime prices, putting a squeeze on bars for Cinco de Mayo By Robert Pursell When Cinco de Mayo revelers line up tonight at their local watering holes to celebrate the holiday, they may find their respective margaritas and tequila shots paired with a jarring garnish: lemons. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch Leader of Brutal Zetas Drug Cartel Captured Near Texas Border Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, leader of the notorious Zetas drug gang in Mexico, was captured by Mexican armed forces and accused of homicide, torture and money laundering, among other crimes. Morales and his cartel are known for their brutality and… Continue watching