Jalisco
Mexico’s First Independent State Deputy Tries to Stay Different
The idealistic 25-year-old college graduate Pedro Kumamoto challenges the corrupt and jaded image of Mexican politicians. Now he’s under pressure to prove he can stay real.
The Micheladas Are Insane at Jalisco's Month-Long Holiday Party
For all of the partying that goes on during Guadalupe Reyes, Jalisco will also have your back with its hangover-busting variations on the michelada that reflect the western state’s regional flavors, including one made with coconut water and another...
Mexico Just Busted the Alleged Financial Brains of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel became a prime target of the Mexican government after it launched attacks against the authorities that included shooting down a military helicopter in May 2015.
The Brother of One of Mexico's Most Wanted Drug Lords Has Been Caught
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes is identified as the brother of elusive drug lord "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Mexico Arrests Alleged Drug Kingpin While He Was Getting Drunk and Playing Soccer
Mexican authorities say Ivan Cazarín Molina, who allegedly held the Number Two position within the New Generation Jalisco Cartel, was "probably" responsible for the shooting down of an army helicopter in May.
Tequila Is Being Distilled in the Shadow of Organized Crime
The number of kidnappings and extortions has reportedly gone down in recent years, but there are now signs of cartels laundering their profits through tequila brands.
The Most Powerful Hurricane in Recorded History Did Very Little Damage
How did Mexico escape total disaster?
The Strongest Hurricane on Record in the Western Hemisphere Hits Mexico
Hurricane Patricia hits land along the Mexican Pacific coast and weakens rapidly. Initial reports suggest damage not as bad as feared, though risk of floods and landslides remains.
The Strongest Hurricane on Record in the Western Hemisphere to Hit Mexico
The Category 5 hurricane is projected to make land in the afternoon or early evening, with the storm's centre located somewhere between the resort city of Puerto Vallarta and the port of Manzanillo
Hurricane Patricia, the Strongest Storm in Recorded History, Will Hit Mexico on Friday
The Category 5 hurricane could put 4 million Mexico residents in danger.
Mexican Soldiers Kill a Kidnapping Victim, Then Label Him a Cartel Hitman to Cover it Up
Jorge Parral Rabadan beat out 1,000 applicants for a job running a Mexican border bridge with Texas. He denounced rising insecurity at his post until he was kidnapped, taken to a ranch, and killed by point-blank gunfire from the Mexican military.
Mexico Busted an Alleged Drug Cartel Boss While He Was on a Pleasure Cruise
Daniel Quintero Riestra captured near Cancún, over 1,000 miles from the city of Guadalajara where he allegedly headed operations for The New Generation Jalisco Cartel.