In Battle for Sierra Madre, Old Allies, New Foes Displace Thousands

A flood of villagers are fleeing their homes in the state of Sinaloa, driven out by a battle between two of the country's biggest criminal organizations -- the Sinaloa Cartel…

Shifting Alliances Cannot Halt Decline of Mexico Cartels

A new report argues that, far from fracturing, Mexico's drug trafficking groups are stronger than at the beginning of Calderon's time in office. However, this overlooks the fragile and fast-changing…

Family of Mexican Casino Kingpin Donated to Obama Campaign

The relatives of a Mexican casino kingpin, who is accused of a range of crimes from drug trafficking, murder, to running a luxury car theft ring, donated more than $200,000…

Do Gangs Control 70% of Mexico?

A new report from a renowned Mexican crime analyst says that 71.5 percent of the nation’s municipalities are under criminal control. But the reality of illicit activity can hardly…

Jailed Drug Lord 'La Barbie' Begins 'Hunger Strike'

The brother of U.S.-Mexican trafficker Edgar Valdez Villarreal, alias “La Barbie,” made waves earlier this week when he announced that his brother was refusing food in protest against prison conditions,…

Acapulco Schools Closed, as Even Teachers Are Sucked into Mexico's Drug War

The targeting of teachers in the port city of Acapulco is a symptom of the increasing victimization of civilians by Mexico's drug gangs, and could spark a backlash.

Mexico Cartel Gunman Discusses Brutal Killings

In a video interview, a hitman talks calmly about killing 300 people in his career working for a Mexican cartel, offering a snapshot of just how fragmented Mexico's "drug war"…

Mexico Struggles to Contain Acapulco Bloodshed

While many of Mexico’s tourist spots have remained apart from the bouts of drug violence buffeting the country, the popular resort of Acapulco has emerged as one of…

Mayor Killed as Violence Escalates in Guerrero, Mexico

The mayor of a small town in Guerrero state, Mexico was kidnapped and killed by unidentified perpetrators, the fifth mayor killed in Mexico so far this year.

Are Mexico Drug Gangs Drafting Hackers?

Recent claims that computer programmers are being forcibly recruited by Mexican drug gangs, if true, suggest that the criminal groups may be upping their efforts to reap the potential profits…

Bodies Dumped Around Mexico City Before Local Election

On the eve of a vital gubernatorial election in Mexico State, five dismembered bodies were left in plastic bags in two cities, with notes attributing the killings to the Mano…

Mexico Defense of Kingpin Strategy Falls Short

Mexico's government argues that killing and arresting the leaders of drug cartels does not lead to increased violence. But is the "myth-busting" by President Calderon's security team just another type…