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Co-Founder of Mexico’s Zetas Leaves Prison

MEXICO / 15 SEP 2014

One of the founders of Mexico's Zetas cartel has been released from prison, raising the possibility that he could reassume control of the criminal organization, which has suffered a significant…

US Treasury Keeps Pressure on Reeling Zetas Leadership

MEXICO / 24 JUL 2013

The US Treasury has added two alleged Zetas financial operatives to its Kingpin List as it ratchets up the pressure on Mexico's most feared organized crime group following the arrest…

2 Reasons Why Laredo Has Less Homicides than Nuevo Laredo

HOMICIDES / 22 JUL 2013

Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, sister cities along the US-Mexico border, are almost the same size. They have very similar economic motors, cultural heritage, populations and socio-economic indicators. Yet, in 2012,…

Zetas Leader’s First Task: Hold Nuevo Laredo

INFOGRAPHICS / 22 JUL 2013

Even before Zetas' leader Miguel "Z40" Treviño's surprising capture on July 16, Nuevo Laredo was slipping into a chaotic state of nearly constant dispute. Now Treviño's brother, "Omar," alias "Z42," will…

What Z40’s Arrest Tells Us about Mexico’s Security Policy

MEXICO / 22 JUL 2013

The arrest of Zetas boss Miguel Angel Treviño, alias Z40, continues to roil Mexico, shifting the dynamic not only within the world of organized crime but also affecting the…

What Follows Zetas Leader’s Takedown in Mexico

MEXICO / 16 JUL 2013

The takedown by Mexican marines of Zetas uber-thug Miguel Angel Treviño offers crime fighters on both sides of the border encouraging signs that Mexico can still hope to bring its vicious…

Capture of Zetas Leader Opens Door for More Mexico Violence

MEXICO / 16 JUL 2013

The capture of the Zetas leader Miguel Treviño, alias Z-40, may mean more violence in the near term as his minions fight for the most coveted brand name in Mexico's…

The Zetas After Lazcano: Branded Barbarism

MEXICO / 30 OCT 2012

Samuel Logan looks at what the future holds for the Zetas after the death of leader Heriberto Lazcano, arguing that the gang will become less controlled and more…

Zetas Splinter Group Announces Mission to Kill Z-40

MEXICO / 23 OCT 2012

A faction of the Zetas has split off to form a new group called the Legionaries, which is dedicated to waging war on Zetas boss “Z-40,”…

Lazcano ‘Death’ May Hasten Zetas’ Decline

MEXICO / 9 OCT 2012

The Mexican Navy said Zetas leader Heriberto Lazcano, alias "Z-3," was killed in a firefight with marines on Sunday afternoon -- a loss which could accelerate the group's slide…

‘El Taliban’ Capture Will Not Heal Zetas Divide

MEXICO / 27 SEP 2012

Mexicos' marines have arrested a top Zetas commander responsible for a bloody rift within the cartel, but even his capture will not be able to stop the group from…

Has Zetas Leader Joined Gulf Cartel to Fight Z-40?

GULF CARTEL / 25 SEP 2012

Narco-banners have appeared across Mexico with messages implying that a top leader of the Zetas has rejoined the ranks of the Gulf Cartel, calling attention to…

Why the Knights Templar Declared War on Zetas Leader

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR / 31 AUG 2012

A banner hung by Mexican criminal group the Knights Templar declares their intention to persecute Zetas leader Miguel Angel Treviño, alias “Z-40.” Could this signal that the Knights Templar are…

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