The Zetas was founded by corrupt members of Mexico's special forces. More than 30 had been hired by the leader of the Gulf Cartel in the 1990s, but they split to run their own operations in 2010.

Drug cartel gunmen also attacked a funeral convoy of cars accompanying the body of one of the victims in the first attack, ...

Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Authorities in the United States have accused the ...

A Mexican drug cartel leader has pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering ...