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.

Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival

Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern Mexico

A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday morning, rattling the capital and briefly interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the year.

17 members of Puente-13 gang arrested after federal takedown in LA

Federal agents arrested 17 members of a San Gabriel Valley gang linked to the Mexican Mafia on charges including kidnapping, shootings, and drug trafficking.

Baja California confirms tourist tax for 2026

The fee applies to all international travelers over the age of 12 entering the state (including Los Cabos and La Paz).