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Blog del Narco: Ministerial Police Chief Shot Dead in Guerrero
October 2, 2012 | by El Blog del Narco | El Blog del Narco
The coordinator of the Ministerial Police Group, Mariano Roman Dorantes, was executed in a street near Diana Gallery, just a few feet of the coastal avenue "Miguel Alemán". The incident occurred around noon. Detonations from gunshots were heard and generated a large police mobilization in that area. continue reading »
Blog del narco: Another Decapitated Victim in Sinaloa (PHOTO WARNING)
October 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | El Blog del Narco
The lifeless body of a decapitated man was found in the vicinity of Juan Jose Rios. So far the victim has not been identified. It is only known that it is a man between 20 and 25 years old, wearing jeans and tennis shoes. continue reading »
Blog del Narco: 44 Captives Being Held by Zetas Rescued in Guatemala
September 29, 2012 | by El Blog del Narco | El Blog del Narco
Police and soldiers freed 44 peasants who were being held captive by a cell of the Mexico-based Los Zetas drug cartel, the Guatemalan army said Friday. The captives, including women and children, were rescued "safe and sound" Wednesday night in Santo Domingo Sinlaj, a rural community near the Mexican border, an army spokesman said. continue reading »
PBS To Broadcast Film That Exposes the Aftermath of Mexico’s Drug Wars
September 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
El Velador (The Night Watchman), an Official Selection of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight and New Directors/New Films Festival, has its national broadcast premiere on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at 10 p.m., during the 25th anniversary season of POV on PBS. (Check local listings.) It will stream on POV’s website, www.pbs.org.pov/, from Sept. 28 – Dec. 20. continue reading »
Narco News: 10 Murdered in Acapulco Over Weekend in Cartel Violence
May 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least 10 people were murdered over the weekend in the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, Mexican prosecutors said. The bodies of nine men and a woman were found in different sections of the port city between Saturday night and noon on Sunday, spokesmen for the Guerrero state Attorney General's Office told Efe. continue reading »
The Banana Republic of Honduras by Hector Luis Alamo Jr.
November 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Last week, historian Dana Frank wrote an article for The Nation in which she details a cocaine smuggling triangle involving a prominent Honduran billionaire, military and police backing from the Honduran government, and backdoor funding by the U.S. State Department. continue reading »
1500 Strong, Mexican Poets Caravan Arrives in Juarez, Calling for Justice
June 11, 2011 | by Yahoo News | Latino Daily News
Javier Sicilia, A Mexican Poet who lost an innocent son to drug violence has turned his grief into a crusade for peace. He started a caravan outside Mexico City last Saturday, and has gained about 1,500 followers, including others who had lost innocent family members and friends to drug violence, on his route to Ciudad Juarez, the country's most violent city. continue reading »
Narco Blog: Anonymous Children’s Day Party Thrown by Drug Cartel
May 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | El Blog del Narco
The people of Victoria City, Tamaulipas were very happy (despite the violence that is daily and hourly) due to the upcoming parties to celebrate Children’s Day. Prior to the Celebration, two parties were being advertised. continue reading »
Narco Blog: Children Often the Victims in War on Drugs
May 2, 2011 | by El Blog del Narco | El Blog del Narco
This weekend we celebrated Children's Day, but in Mexico, the war on drugs has killed many children, led by President Felipe Calderón. continue reading »
Mexico’s Drug Violence Has Displaced 230,000 People
March 28, 2011 | by BNO News | Latino Daily News
As the drug war rages in Mexico, the violence continues, and according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, around 230,000 people have been displaced in Mexico. continue reading »
Last Remains Recovered from Puerto Rico National Guard Helicopter Crash
January 23, 2011 | by Yahoo News | Latino Daily News
The remains Puerto Rico National Guard Carlos Acevedo have been recovered today following the helicopter crash of Dec 20. The remains of the pilot were found along the coast of Loiza, a beach community near the U.S. Island’s capital of San Juan, said National Guard Gen. Antonio Vicens. continue reading »
Mexican Troops Getting Help From U.S. Military to Battle Cartels
November 11, 2010 | by The Washington Post | Latino Daily News
Historically, Mexico has been extremely reluctant to cooperate with U.S. forces due, in large part, to deep-seated hostility over invasions. And while Mexico still will not permit U.S. military trainers or adv continue reading »
