Former president Vincente Fox supports the legalization of drugs in México
08/09/10 – Former Mexican president Vincente Fox announced his opinion to legalize drugs in México in an article he wrote and published on his official blog. In response to his critics, Fox recognized the dangers of legalizing drugs by stating “drugs can cause terrible damage to a person.” He believes that it is ultimately a … Read more
Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel, cartel kingpin, dies in confrontation with Mexican army
The death of cartel kingpin, Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel, was described by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a devastating blow to the functionality of the Sinaloa cartel. Likewise, Mexican news sources are calling the death of Coronel, one of the strongest blows by the Felipe Calderón administration against drug-trafficking organizations in several years. Ignacio … Read more
Seven members of Los Zetas are arrested in Tlaxcala
08/05/10 – Seven people associated with the Los Zetas cartel were arrested Wednesday afternoon while they drove without a license plate in the state of Tlaxcala. The individuals initially attempted to flee after being asked to pull over but were caught after being chased a few kilometers. Both vehicles were registered in the state of … Read more
Grenades are a common form of weapon in attacks throughout Mexico in the past day
In the last day, at least three, news reported events involved grenades being used during the attacks. The series of crimes have left at least three policemen injured, homes destroyed, and a city with roadblocks put up by the criminals. In Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, unknown individuals driving in two trucks threw grenades against the building … Read more
A leader of the drug cartel La Familia is captured
Mexican authorities detained Miguel “Tyson” Ortiz Miranda, an ex-agent and current leader for the drug cartel The Michoacan Family (La Familia Michoacana), also known as La Familia (The Family). He is linked to an attack that took place in Zitácuaro, Michoacán which left twelve federal agents dead as well as an ambush that killed four … Read more
Indigenous group frees a group of journalists in Michoacán
An indigenous group armed with machetes detained thirteen journalists invited on a promotional trip for tourism in Michoacán, as well as eight employees from a publicity company who planned on filming a commercial. The journalists, all of who belong to local media sources in Michoacán, had been invited by the government to visit the region, … Read more
Eznel Cortés Jiménez captured by Federal Police
The Federal Secretariat of Public Security (Secretaria de Seguridad Pública – SSP) announced the capture of Edgar Valdez Villareal, a presumed drug-trafficking leader, along with six other individuals. They were detained in several operations carried out by the Federal Police. One of the detainees, Eznel Cortés Jiménez (alias “El Teniente”), is said to be responsible … Read more
