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Journalist Anabel Hernández Alleges Sinaloa Cartel Infiltration of Mexican Federal Institutions and Past Administrations

Journalist Anabel Hernández Alleges Sinaloa Cartel Infiltration of Mexican Federal Institutions and Past Administrations

Journalist Anabel Hernández, in her new book 'Narcocracia,' claims that organized crime, specifically the Sinaloa Cartel, has infiltrated Mexican federal security and justice institutions, including the Attorney General's Office (FGR), the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), and the National Guard, over several decades. Her investigation, based on journalistic testimonies and accounts from former members of drug trafficking organizations, suggests this infiltration has spanned multiple presidential administrations. Hernández differentiates between corrupting municipal or state authorities and gaining control over federal entities constitutionally mandated to combat organized crime. She asserts that this process occurred gradually, 'plaza by plaza, institution by institution, official by official,' leading to a 'narco-conquest' of the Mexican state. Hernández also makes specific allegations regarding former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, claiming he received over $500,000 from the Sinaloa Cart...

Born here but deported. A Texas man's harrowing ordeal.

Born here but deported. A Texas man's harrowing ordeal.

A traffic stop in Texas landed Brian Morales García, a U.S. citizen, in immigration custody. After he was deported to Mexico, a lawsuit helped bring him back.

Rep. Chris Smith Calls for Removal of New Jersey's Sanctuary Status Following Fatal Accident Involving Undocumented Immigrants

Rep. Chris Smith Calls for Removal of New Jersey's Sanctuary Status Following Fatal Accident Involving Undocumented Immigrants

Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has publicly called for the removal of New Jersey's sanctuary status. This demand comes in the wake of a tragic incident where a nine-month-old boy was killed and his mother and sister injured in a grocery store parking lot accident. The driver, María Cobon-Guzmán, 20, a Guatemalan national, was unlicensed and is an undocumented immigrant. She has been charged with manslaughter. The car's owner, Ariadna Lazaro-Flores, 22, a Mexican national, also an undocumented immigrant, was charged with knowingly creating a substantial risk of death for allowing Cobon-Guzmán to drive. Both women are now facing deportation proceedings initiated by ICE. A Department of Homeland Security official stated that both Cobon-Guzmán and Lazaro-Flores illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration. Lazaro-Flores had been removed from the country five times in October 2023, and Cobon-Guzmán had a deportation order approved on July 31. Rep. Smith expressed shock that Lazaro...

US Citizen Brian Morales García Deported to Mexico, Returns After Federal Lawsuit

US Citizen Brian Morales García Deported to Mexico, Returns After Federal Lawsuit

Brian José Morales García, a U.S. citizen born in Denver, was wrongfully deported to Mexico and spent nearly five months there before being allowed to return to the United States. His ordeal began after a traffic stop in Texas, where he was shuttled through detention facilities and allegedly coerced into signing voluntary return documents to Mexico. Despite repeatedly asserting his U.S. citizenship and possessing a birth certificate and Social Security card, federal agents reportedly dismissed his claims and threatened him with criminal charges if he continued to insist he was American. The Department of Justice, in court documents, initially claimed Morales García freely signed the documents and pointed to discrepancies in Mexican birth records, which his attorneys attribute to common errors for dual citizens.

Mexican Smuggler Pleads Guilty in US-Mexico Border Tunnel Operation

Mexican Smuggler Pleads Guilty in US-Mexico Border Tunnel Operation

Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, a Mexican smuggler, has pleaded guilty to charges related to an operation that brought illegal migrants into the U.S. through a tunnel under the US-Mexico border. Prosecutors stated that Davalos-Lopez was a key figure in a criminal enterprise that charged migrants thousands of dollars for passage. The smuggling method involved taking migrants underground to exit points, with some having to climb through a drain into a truck via a trap door, as reported by CBS News. U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons for the Western District of Texas highlighted that this criminal organization has had a significant negative impact on both sides of the border, not only by smuggling drugs and illegal aliens but also by trafficking firearms into Mexico, which were then used to further facilitate their illicit activities. Davalos-Lopez faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge.

Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

Drug cartels in Mexico are increasingly using car bombs and explosives in drones and roads

Mexican Journalist Carmen Aristegui to Headline Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium in Texas

Mexican Journalist Carmen Aristegui to Headline Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium in Texas

Award-winning Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui is set to deliver the keynote address at the 19th Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium, organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas. The event will take place on September 19, 2026, at The University of Texas at Austin, following the 27th International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ). Aristegui is recognized as one of Mexico's most influential voices, known for her investigative work into corruption and abuses of power. Her career spans over three decades in radio, television, and digital media, including founding Aristegui Noticias, an independent news platform. Her past investigations, such as the 'White House' scandal involving former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, have led to significant repercussions, including the firing of her team members and herself from previous broadcasting roles.

Mexican Smuggler Pleads Guilty in U.S. Border Tunnel Operation

Mexican Smuggler Pleads Guilty in U.S. Border Tunnel Operation

Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, a Mexican smuggler, has pleaded guilty to charges related to bringing undocumented migrants into the U.S. through a tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border. Prosecutors stated that Davalos-Lopez was involved in an operation that charged migrants thousands of dollars for passage into the United States. The smuggling method involved taking migrants underground to exit points, where some had to climb through a drain into a truck via a trap door, as reported by CBS News. Davalos-Lopez faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge. U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons for the Western District of Texas highlighted that the defendants in this case were central figures in a criminal enterprise that negatively impacted both sides of the border by smuggling drugs and undocumented individuals into the U.S., while also trafficking firearms into Mexico to further their illicit activities. Although Davalos-Lopez did not plead guilty to terrorism, an associate involved in the same operati...

Mexican Musician, Pregnant Wife, and Daughter Found Fatally Shot in Mexico City Home

Mexican Musician, Pregnant Wife, and Daughter Found Fatally Shot in Mexico City Home

Jonathan Meléndez, a 35-year-old keyboardist for the indie rock band Camilo Séptimo, was found fatally shot alongside his 35-year-old wife, Ana Paula, who was four months pregnant, and their 3-year-old daughter in their Mexico City home. The family's 21-year-old nanny was also killed in the incident. According to CNN, citing the Mexico Attorney General’s Office, three of the victims, including the daughter, were shot in the backs of their heads, while a fourth victim was shot in the back. Two of the victims had their hands tied, and the family dog was found dead with its legs bound. A 6-year-old boy was discovered unharmed at the scene. Police have arrested two men in connection with the murders, with prosecutors indicating that one suspect used a relationship with one of the victims to gain entry into the home.

Congresswoman Stansbury Calls for Inquiry into Project Jupiter Data Center's Water Usage in New Mexico

Congresswoman Stansbury Calls for Inquiry into Project Jupiter Data Center's Water Usage in New Mexico

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, a New Mexico Democrat, has voiced strong opposition to the Project Jupiter data center, citing state documents that indicate the facility could consume up to 2,400 acre-feet of water annually. This amount is equivalent to approximately 782 million gallons, enough to supply about 30,000 homes or irrigate 3,000 pounds of green chiles. Stansbury is demanding an immediate inquiry into the project's long-term water usage and insists that the state conduct thorough due diligence before allowing the project to proceed. She highlighted that over 30 protests are linked to the water resources the data center might access, and noted that no permits have been filed for its long-term operational water needs. Oracle, the company behind Project Jupiter, is building the data center, which is expected to house both Oracle and Open AI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform. The project has already undergone modifications due to environmental concerns, including a ...

European Council on Foreign Relations Reports on Russian Mafia's Global Influence and Hybrid Warfare

European Council on Foreign Relations Reports on Russian Mafia's Global Influence and Hybrid Warfare

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has published reports detailing the evolution of the Russian mafia, known as 'Vory v Zakone' or 'Bratva,' from its origins in the Tsarist Empire and Soviet Gulags to its current role as a tool of global influence, sanctions evasion, and a 'ghost economy.' These reports, including 'Russia’s Hybrid Warfare and Criminal Networks' (2017) and more recent analyses from 2023, highlight the mafia's involvement with the communist regime, its economic impacts in the USSR and the Putin era, and its connections to the government, cybercrime, and geopolitics. The ECFR's findings are part of a broader body of research that includes works from the CIA, New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, and the Jamestown Foundation, all contributing to an understanding of how Russian organized crime has expanded globally and its role in hybrid warfare.

Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill to Combat Fraudulent Digital Mexican CDLs in Intrastate Freight

Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill to Combat Fraudulent Digital Mexican CDLs in Intrastate Freight

Texas state police are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of Mexican and Canadian commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for intrastate freight transportation within Texas. This push comes amid concerns that some drivers are fraudulently obtaining digital Mexican CDLs, which are then used to operate commercial vehicles within the state without proper training or verification of skills. According to testimony from DPS Major Omar Villareal, these fraudulent licenses exploit provisions originally intended for cross-border commerce under agreements like NAFTA and USMCA. Since Mexico transitioned to exclusively digital Licencias Federales de Conductor (LFCs) in 2021, there has been a reported surge in fraudulently issued licenses by corrupt Mexican officials. These LFCs are allegedly being used by drivers, including foreign nationals and even U.S. citizens who lost their CDL privileges, to work for U.S. carriers and engage in illegal cabotage, undercutting American labor and posing si...