
The capture of the top man in the current structure of the Zetas drug cartel leaves one question remaining — Who will take the helm of the fearsome criminal group? Mexico’s National Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido said currently there is no one within the structure of the cartel with the clout or power to assume command of Los Zetas.
Omar Trevino “Z-42” Morales, the now former leader of the Zetas, was recently arrested by Mexican authorities. His true power came from his brother, the fearsome jailed capo Miguel Angel “Z-40” Trevino Morales, and it’s impossible to predict who will rise to power, Rubido said in a televised interview in Mexico’s Carlos Loret De Mola.
by Ildefonso Ortiz5 Mar 2015, 9:25 AM PST0

La pequeña ciudad de Rio Bravo Tamaulipas se ha convertido en una “Zona Caliente” de cruentos enfrentamientos entre células de grupos rivales del crimen organizado correspondientes a las plazas de las ciudades fronterizas de Matamoros y Reynosa, del control de la organización criminal conocida como el Cartel del Golfo bajo un solo mando en esta región.
by Breitbart Texas5 Mar 2015, 8:06 AM PST0

Breitbart Texas traveled to the Mexican border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros to recruit citizen journalists willing to risk their lives and expose the cartels silencing their communities. The writers would face certain death at the hands of the Gulf Cartel if a pseudonym were not used. Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles are published in both English and in their original Spanish. This article was written by “JA Espinoza” from Matamoros.
MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas – The small Mexican city of Rio Bravo has become a “Hot Zone” of warlike activity where rival cartel factions from Matamoros and Reynosa have fought fierce gun battles as they try to take over the criminal organization known as the Gulf Cartel.
by Breitbart Texas5 Mar 2015, 7:18 AM PST0

MCALLEN, Texas — A human smuggler arrested while trying to cross 17 illegal aliens into the U.S. illegal aliens told federal agents that he has been deported 49 times. U.S. Border Patrol agents in the border city of Hidalgo Texas
by Ildefonso Ortiz4 Mar 2015, 3:01 PM PST0

Federal agents have begun searching for a Texas border man who went on the run instead of appearing in federal court for sentencing. German Garcia Cano was previously convicted for his role in bribing county commissioners in exchange for lucrative
by Ildefonso Ortiz4 Mar 2015, 10:29 AM PST0

Border Patrol agents arrested seven illegal aliens who had been stuffed in the bed of a Chevrolet Avalanche in an effort to get them past a border checkpoint. The arrest took place when an unidentified man drove a blue Chevrolet
by Ildefonso Ortiz4 Mar 2015, 10:20 AM PST0

The Mexican state of Guerrero, known for the massacre of 43 education students five months ago, has once again fallen into lawlessness as rival cartel members fight for control of the area. The recent spark of violence has killed 14 individuals in just 72 hours in the most recent escalation of violence.
by Ildefonso Ortiz3 Mar 2015, 9:07 AM PST0

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Police continue to look into who murdered and dumped a body wrapped in a blanket on the side of the road near the Texas border. While authorities have not said much in the case, the murder raises questions about yet another case of spillover violence.
by Ildefonso Ortiz3 Mar 2015, 8:35 AM PST0

A video that went viral in Mexico appears to show the moment when a narco-corrido singer gets gunned down on stage while performing in a concert. In the YouTube video below, corrido singer Alfredito Olivas is seen playing the accordion during
by Ildefonso Ortiz2 Mar 2015, 7:40 AM PST0

Breitbart Texas viajo a las Ciudades fronterizas Mexicanas de Reynosa y Matamoros para reclutar a ciudadanos periodistas dispuestos a arriesgar sus vidas para exhibir a los carteles que amordazan sus comunidades. Los escritores recibirian una muerte segura a manos del
by Breitbart Texas2 Mar 2015, 7:19 AM PST0

Breitbart Texas traveled to the Mexican border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros to recruit citizen journalists willing to risk their lives and expose the cartels silencing their communities. The writers would face certain death at the hands of the Gulf
by Breitbart Texas2 Mar 2015, 7:16 AM PST0

A joint operation between the FBI and several Texas police departments near the border has resulted in multiple arrests of suspected online predators, and authorities are concerned about the overwhelming response to their sting operation. Within four days, five men were arrested after responding to what they believed was an invitation from a 14-year-old girl to meet them for sex. Additional arrests are expected in the coming days.
by Ildefonso Ortiz1 Mar 2015, 7:04 AM PST0

Texas authorities have formally charged two men accused of cheating during the 2012 Democratic Party 2012 Primary near the Texas border. The most recent arrest was carried out by the Cameron County District Attorney’s office after a grand jury handed down
by Ildefonso Ortiz28 Feb 2015, 10:37 AM PST0

A Department of Public Safety (DPS) report states that Mexican drug cartels are among the “most significant” threats facing Texas. Mexican drug cartels continue to operate throughout Texas carrying out violent attacks throughout the state as well as controlling the
by Ildefonso Ortiz28 Feb 2015, 8:12 AM PST0

The leader of the ruthless Knights Templar Cartel has been arrested following an early morning raid in Mexico. Before becoming a cartel boss he also happened to be an elementary school teacher. Federal authorities carried out a surprise raid shortly before
by Ildefonso Ortiz27 Feb 2015, 6:34 AM PST0

Illegal aliens with ties to terrorist organizations have been working to bring other suspected terrorists into America through a wide open Texas border. This is just one of the many red flags raised by the state’s top law enforcement agency
by Ildefonso Ortiz26 Feb 2015, 9:34 PM PST0

An armed man with alleged ties to a Mexican cartel fleeing from authorities wreaked havoc in the Texas border city of Rio Grande. While allegedly evading police he crashed through various fences and then escaped into the brush. The high speed
by Ildefonso Ortiz26 Feb 2015, 4:03 PM PST0

A Texas border county commissioner, a county employee and three contractors have been sent to federal prison for their individual roles in a kickback and bid rigging scheme. So far eight individuals have been sentenced at least 10 others are
by Ildefonso Ortiz26 Feb 2015, 9:52 AM PST0

A Texas border police chief has been arrested on fourteen felony charges of tampering with government records.
by Ildefonso Ortiz26 Feb 2015, 8:49 AM PST0

Breitbart Texas viajo a las Ciudades fronterizas Mexicanas de Reynosa y Matamoros para reclutar a ciudadanos periodistas dispuestos a arriesgar sus vidas para exhibir a los carteles que amordazan sus comunidades. Los escritores recibirian una muerte segura a manors del
by Breitbart Texas25 Feb 2015, 2:48 PM PST0

Breitbart Texas traveled to the Mexican border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros to recruit citizen journalists willing to risk their lives and expose the cartels silencing their communities. The writers would face certain death at the hands of the Gulf
by Breitbart Texas25 Feb 2015, 2:07 PM PST0

Breitbart Texas viajo a las Ciudades fronterizas Mexicanas de Reynosa y Matamoros para reclutar a ciudadanos periodistas dispuestos a arriesgar sus vidas para exhibir a los carteles que amordazan sus comunidades. Los escritores recibirian una muerte segura a manors del
by Breitbart Texas25 Feb 2015, 1:03 PM PST0

REYNOSA, Tamaulipas – A shootout between cartel gunmen and Mexican authorities caused panic and terror near the Texas border. The shootout began when federal police tried to stop a vehicle near 20th street which then fled and ended up crashing into an unsuspecting motorist. Federal police officers guarded the crashed vehicle and set up a search for the drivers. The pursuit ended with a civilian injured in the crash and two gunmen in custody.
by Breitbart Texas25 Feb 2015, 12:45 PM PST0

As thousands of college and high school students prepare for Spring Break, the top law enforcement agency is Texas is warning them to avoid going to Mexico.
by Ildefonso Ortiz25 Feb 2015, 11:16 AM PST0

MCALLEN, Texas – A previously deported human trafficker has been arrested for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol Agent biting him numerous times during the struggle. The assault took place in a brushy area near the Sarita checkpoint when agents saw
by Ildefonso Ortiz25 Feb 2015, 10:46 AM PST0