Eleven more people have been killed in a wave of violence in a Mexican cartel heartland shaken by gang infighting, authorities said Sunday. The latest fatalities included five men whose bodies were found on a highway south of the city of Culiacan, the Sinaloa state prosecutor’s office said in a daily update. More than 30 […]
CULIACAN, Mexico: Several people were killed Saturday in northwest Mexico, authorities said, after fighting between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel left at least 15 dead in the area this week. Three civilians were killed during a clash between the army and “armed civilians,” the Sinaloa state public security department said in a statement on […]
MEXICO CITY: Protesters entered Mexico’s Senate on Tuesday, disrupting discussions on a contentious judicial reform. The session was suspended as demonstrators filled the chamber, labelling lawmakers “traitors” in response to the reform, which has already sparked extensive protests. Critics argue that the reform could weaken Mexico’s rule of law. Mexico’s key trading partners, the United […]
One of the most notorious drug chiefs in Mexico’s history, Osiel Cardenas, was released from a U.S. prison on Friday into the custody of immigration officials who may deport him. Former leader of the Gulf Cartel, Cardenas presided over some of the bloodiest gang violence in Mexico’s turbulent past and has been blamed for transforming […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. comfortably outboxed John Gotti III in their highly anticipated exhibition rematch on Saturday night at the Arena CDMX. The 47-year-old boxing legend delivered a masterclass over eight two-minute rounds, showcasing his trademark skills that have defined his illustrious career. Mayweather, who proclaimed himself “The Best Ever,” controlled the bout from start to […]
CARACAS: Brazil, Mexico and Colombia called for Venezuela to release detailed voting tallies on Thursday, while the United States said it considered the opposition candidate as the winner, amid a dispute over presidential election results that sparked protests. Venezuela’s electoral council has proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, the winner […]