International Arrest Warrant Issued for Mexico Governor

In what is shaping out to be one of the most prominent investigations ever into a Mexican politician’s alleged links with criminal groups like the Zetas, a judge issued an…

Mexico Arrests 8 'Gulf Cartel Members' over Nuevo Leon Massacre

The Mexican military has detained eight alleged members of the Gulf Cartel in connection with the dumping of 49 mutilated corpses in Nuevo Leon, a massacre which the Gulf apparently…

Gulf Cartel Plaza Boss Pleads Guilty in US Court

A nephew of captured Gulf Cartel boss Osiel Cardenas Guillen, who was hiding out in the US to avoid rivals in the group, has pleaded guilty to drug…

Mexico Gang Turns to Women to Hold Key City

In the midst of a years-long fight against the Zetas for control of prized sections of borderland territory, the Gulf Cartel is increasingly relying on a…

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…

Zetas Staged Mass Breakout from Mexico Prison Before Massacre

Mexico's authorities are now saying a massacre at a Mexico prison was part of a sophisticated prison break involving guards. Thirty alleged members of the Zetas escaped, including "El Arana,"…

'Zetas-Gulf Cartel Prison Fight' Leaves 44 Dead

Forty four people are reported to have died in a prison fight in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, highlighting the bitter turf-war between Mexico's gangs and once again revealing…

Gulf Cartel Boss Exploits Turmoil in Northeast Mexico

The shifting balance of power in northeast Mexico has been bad news for the Gulf Cartel, which has seen its influence decline, but a new report from Proceso…

Mexico Investigates Governor Trio in 'Politically Motivated' Corruption Probe

A federal investigation into three former governors of a Mexican border state may be a sincere attempt to crack down on political links with organized crime, but has…

Mexican Goalkeeper 'Helped Kidnappers Pick Rich Victims'

A goalkeeper suspended from a first-division soccer team in Monterrey, north Mexico, has been arrested on charges of helping a kidnapping ring to select wealthy targets.

Police Purge Leaves Monterrey Unguarded, as Cartel Battle Rages

Letras Libras reports from the streets of Monterrey, a north Mexican city bloodied by disputes between the Zetas and the Gulf Cartel, where police are in desperately short supply…

Death of Gulf Cartel 'Finance Chief' Sign of Internal Strife?

An alleged financial operator for the Gulf Cartel was killed in Tamaulipas state, north Mexico, in what could be further evidence of infighting within the group.