Extortion in Mexico has skyrocketed and is one of the country’s top crimes.
Extortion in Mexico has surged, affecting 78% of states and averaging 27.97 daily cases in April 2025. Learn what drives […]
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Two Police Fired for Tampering with Evidence in Double Murder of Aides to Mexico City Mayor
Two SSC police commanders fired for tampering evidence in the double murder investigation of Clara Brugada’s aides, prompting an internal
Two Close Aides to Mexico City Mayor Murdered in Violent Attack
In a targeted attack in Mexico City, two close aides to Head of Government Clara Brugada Molina were killed. President
Mexican Navy Seizes 45 Cocaine Bricks Near Playa del Carmen
On May 18, 2025, the Mexican Navy intercepted 45 kilograms of cocaine valued at 14 million pesos between Puerto Aventuras
Security Ministry Seizes US $99.5 Million in Drugs in Major Northern Border Operation
Mexico’s Security Ministry reported the dismantling of two clandestine warehouses in Sinaloa and the seizure of 200 kg of methamphetamine,
Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez fatally shot during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was killed during a TikTok livestream in Zapopan, Jalisco; authorities investigate as a femicide
Assassination of Morena Mayoral Candidate and Three Supporters Rocks Texistepec, Veracruz
Yesenia Lara, Morena’s candidate for Texistepec mayor, and three supporters were gunned down at a campaign caravan. Authorities vow justice
Night-Shift Security Guard Arrested After 330K-Peso Heist in Anzures
A nighttime security guard was detained in Mexico City’s Anzures neighborhood after allegedly stealing over MXN 330,000 from a car
Surge in Political Violence: 104 Offenses, 50 Politicians Killed in Q1 2025
Integralia’s Q1 2025 report finds 104 political-violence incidents—including 50 murders—mostly at the municipal level, with hotspots in Morelos, Veracruz, Oaxaca
Mother and Son Killed While Searching for Missing Relative in Jalisco
In a tragic incident underscoring the perils faced by families searching for missing loved ones in Mexico, María del Carmen
UN Working Group Warns of Widespread Illegal Arrests and Deficiencies in Mexico
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has raised concerns over widespread illegal arrests in Mexico, highlighting critical deficiencies
Driving Through Mexico? Don’t Hit the Road Before Reading This!
Road safety in Mexico has become a growing concern for both private drivers and transporters. With the rising number of