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Mexican officials charged with importing drugs into US

  • Apr 29

CJNG cartel leader 'El Jardinero' captured in Mexico

  • Apr 28

Mexican mafia members, associates arrested in major federal raid

  • Apr 23
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World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

  • Mar 4

US carries out 1st land op against cartels in Ecuador: SOUTHCOM

  • Mar 4

Crucifix, saint candles, handwritten psalm in El Mencho's last redoubt

  • Feb 27

ABC7 producer stuck in Puerto Vallarta details reopening after unrest

  • Feb 25

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to World Cup

  • Feb 24

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With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

  • Mar 4
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ABC7 News producer stranded in Puerto Vallarta details city's recovery following El Mencho's death

  • Feb 25
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1st flights from violence-ravaged Puerto Vallarta land at SFO after cartel leader's death

  • Feb 24
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ABC7 News producer stranded in Puerto Vallarta details aftermath following 'El Mencho's death

  • Feb 24
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Bay Area residents stuck in PV amid unrest after 'El Mencho' killing

  • Feb 23

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1st flights from violence-ravaged Puerto Vallarta land at SFO after cartel leader's death

One San Francisco man arriving at SFO from Puerto Vallarta said he was eating at a restaurant when the manager suddenly rushed up to their table and said, "You have to leave. Leave right now...The cartel's coming."

  • Feb 24

ABC7 News producer stranded in Puerto Vallarta details aftermath following El Mencho's death

Midair confusion, canceled flights. It's chaos for travelers trying to get out of Mexico - to get away from the violence and destruction after a cartel leader was killed. ABC7 Eyewitness News Producer Juan Carlos Guerrero - who was there for vacation- has a firsthand view of the aftermath.

  • Feb 24
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Over 70 people killed in attempt to capture Mexican cartel leader and violent aftermath

More than 70 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.

  • Feb 24

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, 'El Mencho,' during operation

Videos show plumes of smoke over the city of Puerto Vallarta and travelers sprinting through the airport of the state's capital in panic.

  • Feb 23
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Bay Area residents stuck in Puerto Vallarta amid unrest after killing of drug lord 'El Mencho'

In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, plumes of black smoke could be seen rising as vehicles were set on fire on Sunday. The unrest is in connection with the killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho." Flights are being canceled, and U.S. citizens are being told to stay put.

  • Feb 23