Sinaloa Cartel Violence

In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages

Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartel

World - ABC News - October 16

Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

The killings in the northwestern state of Sinaloa raise questions on whether Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is taking a tougher approach to cartels.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Mexican soldiers kill 19 drug cartel suspects and suffer no casualties in Sinaloa state

Mexican army troops have killed 19 suspected drug cartel gunmen in a shootout but suffered no casualties themselves

World - ABC News - October 23

Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence

Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state prosecutors' office said.

Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence

Radio host Mauricio Cruz Solis was a "source of inspiration and a tireless voice in the service of our community," the station said.

Mexican state mourns peacemaker priest as cartel violence surges: ‘They want to intimidate us’

Murder of Father Marcelo Pérez comes amid surge of violence as cartels battle for control of strategic state. Amid incense and white lilies, thousands of mourners packed the town center of San ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state capital

Assailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa

World - ABC News - October 18

19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops

Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.

Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - November 1

In Mexico's bloodied Sinaloa state, police and prosecutors conspired to cover up opponent's killing

Police, prosecutors and forensic examiners in the northern Mexico state of Sinaloa all conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of the ruling-party state governor, using a blood-stained ...

World - ABC News - October 20

Why cellphone chats can be death sentences in cartel stronghold

If a person is traveling in a car with others, one bad phone contact or chat can get the whole group kidnapped, or killed.

Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years for Cartel Bribery

The stiff penalty was the potentially final step in the stunning downfall of the former official, Genaro García Luna, who has gone from the heights of power to imprisonment.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Daniel Kinahan is one of Europe’s most wanted criminals and prominent member of Dubai-based ‘super cartel’

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Bombshell claim about murder coverup backs up cartel boss' story

Police and prosecutors conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of a governor, using a blood-stained truck found at the crime scene, federal prosecutors said.

Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?

Move prompts fears it will boost black market and prevent regulation: ‘Banning something doesn’t make it safe’. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum , has confirmed that her government will seek ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.

Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

Authorities in northern Mexico say gunmen apparently working for a drug cartel killed a U.S. man and that one of the killers was a deserter from Honduras' presidential guard unit

World - ABC News - October 30

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

World - Yahoo News - November 1

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streets

World - ABC News - November 1

Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck

14-year-old Ángel Barrera Millán was one of 11 people whose dismembered bodies were found on the side of a highway, authorities said.

A picture of violence: The 24 women killed in four years

In at least 20 of the 24 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women.

Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city

As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote ...

Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago

Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

In a democracy, patriotism means loving your country because of its politicians sometimes, but despite its politics, always.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The fallout from anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam

Amsterdam banned all protests this weekend after attacks occurred against Israeli soccer fans on Thursday. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the fallout.

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes

Genaro García Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.

Latest in Sinaloa Cartel Violence

In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages

Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

Mexican soldiers kill 19 drug cartel suspects and suffer no casualties in Sinaloa state

Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence

Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence

Mexican state mourns peacemaker priest as cartel violence surges: ‘They want to intimidate us’

Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state capital

19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

Election Violence Is Already Here

In Mexico's bloodied Sinaloa state, police and prosecutors conspired to cover up opponent's killing

Why cellphone chats can be death sentences in cartel stronghold

Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years for Cartel Bribery

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Bombshell claim about murder coverup backs up cartel boss' story

Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck

A picture of violence: The 24 women killed in four years

Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city

Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

The fallout from anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes

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