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Tracking Mexico's Drug Cartels

Violence related to Mexico's drug cartels, more accurately termed criminal cartels given their expanded role in various criminal enterprises, has reached record levels in Mexico. Despite increased security operations ordered by Mexican President Felipe Calderon in December 2006, Mexico's cartels continue to operate throughout the country.

May 2, 2013 | 0903 GMT Free

Future cooperation between the two countries will focus heavily on bilateral economic possibilities.

May 1, 2013 | 1203 GMT

The region is endangered by its proximity to drug routes and to turf wars.

Apr 24, 2013 | 1045 GMT

The arrest of the leader of a local criminal group is unlikely to reduce violence in Torreon.

Apr 18, 2013 | 0911 GMT Free

The trend toward polarization, with the cartel landscape largely split between the Sinaloa Federation and Los Zetas, has…

Apr 17, 2013 | 1016 GMT

The Gulf cartel appears to be continuing its push into the popular tourist destination.

Apr 10, 2013 | 1000 GMT

Narcomantas suggest the group may again be seeking to control Nuevo Laredo.

Apr 3, 2013 | 1030 GMT

Though intercartel violence could drop, renewed fighting may erupt as Gulf rivals pursue their interests.

Mar 27, 2013 | 1620 GMT

Easing government investigations into drug crimes will do little to lessen violence in the country.