Investigating The Drug Trade In 'Cartel Land'
A new documentary tells a riveting story of the way power and violence intersect along the Arizona border and in embattled Michoacan, Mexico.
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How Mexico Quietly Legalized Same-Sex Marriage
A series of low-profile court rulings culminated with a Supreme Court decision this month that says limiting marriage to a man and a woman was discriminatory and in violation of the constitution.
The Violence Subsides, And Revelers Return To Juarez
The once-thriving nightlife in the Mexican border town ground to a halt a few years back as hundreds of women were murdered and the drug cartel wars erupted. Now, partiers are venturing out again.
Matamoros Becomes Ground Zero As Drug War Shifts On Mexican Border
Violence has descended on the once laid back tourist town of Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas. From mechanics to Twitter users, residents are feeling the effects of a turf war.
Notorious Mexican Criminals Say Prison Conditions Are Inhumane
Nearly 140 inmates, including Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and Edgar "La Barbie" Valdez Villarreal, complain of dirty cells, spoiled food and filthy conjugal rooms at Mexico's maximum security prison.
Ex-Boxing Champ Steps Back Into Spotlight As A Face Of Addiction
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez rarely fell in the ring, but alcohol and drugs knocked him down for decades. He's clean now and telling his story to help fellow Mexicans get clean too.
Mexico's High Court Overturns Murder Conviction Of Man Jailed For 23 Years
The country's Supreme Court ruled that Alfonso Martin del Campo Dodd, who holds both U.S. and Mexican citizenship, was convicted based entirely on a confession derived by torture.
Excitement Over Mexico's Shale Fizzles As Reality Sets In
Mexico has opened up its oil and gas fields to foreign investors. But they're slow to enter, as low oil prices, drug violence and other challenges trump the lure of a vast and undeveloped shale bed.
Tijuana Cops Turn On Body Cameras And Hope To Turn Off Bribery
Police in Mexico are known more for taking bribes than fighting crime. Tijuana's force is now using body cameras and hopes it will show that the public also plays a big role in corruption.
Mexico Takes Out Cartel Heads, But Crime Continues To Climb
Mexican authorities have scored some big arrests of major drug cartel leaders in recent weeks. But most experts say that's not enough: Police, legal and judicial institutions need strengthening.