Federal agents find man hidden in gas tank at US-Mexico border

Federal agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry found a man hidden inside a modified gas tank and arrested the 20-year-old driver of the vehicle for the alleged smuggling attempt.

CBP: 900 pounds of liquid meth found in fuel tank of tractor-trailer at US-Mexico border crossing

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) says a Mexican citizen traveling on a business visa was arrested at a border crossing inspection site in San Diego earlier this month after CPB officers found 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. 

Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico

Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.

Wife of OC Mexican Mafia boss sentenced in racketeering case

Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for drug conspiracy and racketeering linked to the Orange County Mexican Mafia.

12 alleged 18th Street gang members arrested in LA on murder, drug charges

Twelve alleged 18th Street gang members were arrested in Los Angeles as part of “Operation Dead Horse," a federal case alleging racketeering, extortion, drug trafficking and a 2022 murder connected to MacArthur Park.

Mexico unrest sparks spring break shakeups at last minute as travelers scramble and pivot

Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.

Tijuana takedown: US offers $10M for Sinaloa cartel bosses 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles'

The US is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel brothers René Arzate-García, known as 'La Rana' (The Frog), and Alfonso Arzate-García, known as 'Aquiles' (Achilles), for their control of drug trafficking operations in Tijuana.

Death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' sparks violence, tourism fears

The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has led to 70 deaths and raised security questions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

25 Mexican National Guard troops dead following killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho, Mexico faces a security crisis with 25 National Guard members killed and widespread cartel roadblocks across 20 states.

Mexico travel advisory: Death of cartel leader sparks unrest

At LAX, United said there were no cancellations this morning for flights heading to Mexico. However, United, American and Southwest canceled dozens of flights over the last 24 hours.

Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed: Why kingpin's death is causing chaos

The death of notorious Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos, with far-reaching impacts to travel and American tourists in seaside towns.

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel and thrusting swaths of the nation into chaos.

Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates

IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

350 pounds of meth, guns seized as Ventura County task force busts Mexico smuggling ring

A two-month investigation into a Mexico-based drug trafficking ring resulted in the seizure of 350 pounds of methamphetamine, seven firearms, and the arrest of a Moreno Valley man.