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Eight Mexican soldiers killed by improvised explosive device

The use of IEDs in a war between criminal groups in the Michoacán-Jalisco border region has increased drastically

The Guardian - US · May 28, 2025

Mexican Authorities Come Under Fire During Arrest Operation in Jalisco

Law enforcement officers in the Mexican state of Jalisco came under fire while serving an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted for attempted murder.

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

Dozens Of Bodies Found In New 'Death Camp' Operated By The Jalisco Cartel In Mexico

Relatives of missing Mexicans have uncovered a new mass grave apparently used by a cartel, just weeks after another such facility was identified in Jalisco

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

Mexican Band at Center of 'Narco' Music Scandal Compares Itself to The Beatles

At a recent court appearance, a spokesperson for the band wore a Beatles shirt to make a statement about government persecution of musicians.

Latin Times · May 15, 2025

Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Doble R' Named Prime Suspect in Murder Of TikTok Influencer Valeria Marquez

A man known as "El Doble R" or "El Tripa" is believed to be the prime suspect in the killing of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer who was shot and killed May 13 while livestreaming on TikTok

Latin Times · May 15, 2025

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok beauty salon livestream

Prosecutors in Jalisco state say 23-year-old Valeria Márquez's death is being investigated as a potential femicide.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Jalisco Councilwoman Shot Dead As Cartels Keep Targeting Public Officials In Sinaloa

A municipal councilwoman in Jalisco and head nurse at the Teocaltiche Community Hospital was shot and killed early Friday by three armed individuals.

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Arrested Mexican Mayor Allegedly Disposed Human Remains, Worked With Cartel Leaders at Extermination Camp

Prosecutors claim José Ascensión Murguía Santiago met regularly with key figures of the Jalisco Cartel, including José Gregorio "El Comandante" Lastra and Gonzalo Mendoza Gaitán, known as "El Sapo."

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe

Bones, shoes and clothes were discovered in March at the Izaguirre Ranch, which is located in Mexico's western Jalisco province.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

Hot shots: Best celebrity tequilas for an A-list tipple

Raise a glass to Cinco de Mayo with celebrity tequila for a star-studded celebration

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025