Why Ecuador Invited the U.S. Military to Help With Its Drug Gangs

Drug gangs have turned the South American country into one of the most dangerous in the region and the world’s leading ...
The Monterey County Herald

As a boy, he killed for the Norteño gang. Now in his 20s, he’ll serve 19 years for it

SAN JOSE — At age 22, Salvador Mexicano’s life has centered on gangs, poverty, violence and prison.
New Santa Ana

The new leader of Mexico’s most violent cartel was born and raised in Santa Ana

The landscape of Mexico’s drug wars has shifted violently this week following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera ...

Narco-terrorism charges filed against cartel leaders who allegedly control Tijuana corridor

The indictment, announced Thursday, is the latest to target Mexican drug cartels and bring narco-terrorism charges against leaders of violent organizations.