5 h. ago Local Cops in Mexican Border State Strike over Alleged Extortions from Bosses

More than 250 police officers from one city in the Mexican border state of Coahuila went on strike. The cops claim their bosses force them to pay daily extortion fees. This has left the town of Saltillo, Coahuila, without a police force, forcing federal and state police to take over security for the region. The post Local Cops in Mexican Border State Strike over Alleged Extortions from Bosses appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: Gulf Cartel Operates Alternative Government in Mexican Border City

With almost complete impunity, the Gulf Cartel expanded its control in Tamaulipas to the point where it operates as an alternative government in the border city of Matamoros. Through this control, all businesses, including food vendors, flower shops, and even panhandlers, are required to pay a weekly protection fee to the Gulf Cartel. The cartel operates a massive database of the city’s commerce and even uses city officials to collect the funds. The post EXCLUSIVE: Gulf Cartel Operates Alternative Government in Mexican Border City appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Mexican Border State Silent About Forced Cartel Recruitment, Kidnappings

Authorities in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas remain tight-lipped about the recent rescue of 21 victims who had been abducted by cartel gunmen and were apparently in the process of being conscripted into the criminal organization. Government officials have been actively trying to cover up the mass kidnapping and rescue while claiming that the region is safe. The post Mexican Border State Silent About Forced Cartel Recruitment, Kidnappings appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Feds Agents Deport Imprisoned Mexican Former Governor Working for Cartels, Protected by Mexico’s Government

Federal agents deported a Mexican politician who spent years on the run before spending many years in a U.S. prison on money laundering charges tied to embezzled funds and cartel bribes. During his time on the run, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, had protection from the Mexican government and even had police officers assigned as his bodyguards. The post Feds Agents Deport Imprisoned Mexican Former Governor Working for Cartels, Protected by Mexico’s Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Federal Agents Deport Imprisoned Mexican Former Governor Working for Cartels, Protected by Mexico’s Government

Federal agents deported a Mexican politician who spent years on the run before spending many years in a U.S. prison on money laundering charges tied to embezzled funds and cartel bribes. During his time on the run, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, had protection from the Mexican government and even had police officers assigned as his bodyguards. The post Federal Agents Deport Imprisoned Mexican Former Governor Working for Cartels, Protected by Mexico’s Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago American women arrested at California immigration checkpoint for attempting to smuggle children: 'Unbearable'

Two unidentified American women were arrested for smuggling at a California immigration checkpoint after Border Patrol agents found two unaccompanied Mexican children in their car.

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2 w. ago Will Copley Square Park be open in time for the Boston Marathon?

Short answer: Some of it. The post Will Copley Square Park be open in time for the Boston Marathon? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Mexican Journalist Assaulted After Exposing Cameras Inside Women’s Bathroom in Mexico City’s Shopping Plaza

A Mexican journalist was targeted, assaulted, and had her equipment broken after she exposed a series of video cameras inside the women’s bathroom in a popular Mexico City shopping center. The post Mexican Journalist Assaulted After Exposing Cameras Inside Women’s Bathroom in Mexico City’s Shopping Plaza appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Six Torsos Discovered in Mexican Cartel Killing Field near Texas Border

An ongoing investigation into a ranch just south of the Texas border with Mexico led to the discovery of six human torsos. The dismembered bodies were unearthed in what investigators believe is yet another killing field used by the Gulf Cartel. The post Six Torsos Discovered in Mexican Cartel Killing Field near Texas Border appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Musicians Whose Show Praised Cartel Boss

Four members of a Mexican music group lost their work and tourist visas to the U.S. after they opened a show in Mexico praising and showing images of the leader of Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). This cartel has been labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Government. The musicians are also under investigation in Mexico for the charge of "crime apology or advocacy." The post U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Musicians Whose Show Praised Cartel Boss appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Texas claims border islands used by Mexican cartels, asks Trump admin to secure and defend

Texas has claimed more islands along its southern border with Mexico as part of the state in an effort to combat drug cartel criminal activity.

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4 w. ago PR Stunt: Cartel Tied to Mexican Killing Fields Tried to Give Food to Poor

The Mexican drug cartel behind a recently discovered killing field and training compounds in Mexico is trying to clean up its image with PR stunts aimed at currying favor among low-income communities. The post PR Stunt: Cartel Tied to Mexican Killing Fields Tried to Give Food to Poor appeared first on Breitbart.

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