El Chapo’s Inside Man Was America’s Closest Partner in Mexico
Genaro García Luna's conviction for taking millions in cartel bribes while working closely with the DEA revealed the epic futility of the drug war.
Mexico's Former Top Cop Found Guilty on All Charges
Despite little hard evidence, a U.S. jury found Genaro García Luna guilty of accepting tens of millions in bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico’s ‘Top Cop’ Could Beat His Cartel Corruption Case and Embarrass the US
U.S. prosecutors called several former cartel leaders to testify against Genaro García Luna but offered no hard evidence that he accepted more than $200 million in bribes.
Inside the Scandal That Took Down the DEA’s ‘Cowboy’ Chief in Mexico
Nick Palmeri held one of the DEA’s top jobs—until his birthday party at a mansion and meetings with cartel defense lawyers ended his career.
How the Mexican Army Tracked and Killed a CJNG Cartel Commander
A massive trove of leaked files reveals Mexico's military spying on one cartel while seemingly turning a blind eye toward rival groups.
How a Cartel Tricked Mexico’s Government to Steal 20 Tons of Cocaine
The trial of former top official Genaro García Luna has featured wild tales of cartel corruption in Mexico but nothing to implicate former presidents—yet.
Colombia’s Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘Otoniel’ Just Pleaded Guilty in US Court
“Tons of cocaine were moved at my direction through Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico for ultimate importation to the United States,” he testified.
How the Sinaloa Cartel Corrupts Mexican Cops and Operates With Impunity
Testimony in the Brooklyn trial of a top-ranking Mexican law enforcement official painted a vivid picture of how vast amounts of drug money buys protection.
Cannibalism, Aliens, and Cartels: The Trial of Mexico’s ‘Supercop’ Just Got Weird
U.S. federal prosecutors have made their case against Genaro García Luna seem like a slam dunk, but a judge’s ruling raises doubts.
Chapo 2.0: Expect Bombshells From the Next Big Cartel Trial in the US
The trial of Genaro García Luna, the former top law enforcement official in Mexico accused of accepting millions from cartels, could result in major revelations about politicians and the DEA.
El Chapo’s Son Might Not Face US Justice for Years, If Ever
The U.S. wants Ovidio Guzmán-López, but sources say his extradition will likely be painfully slow and plagued by corruption.
The DEA Shut Down a Pain Doctor. Now 3 People Are Dead.
After a California doctor was labeled an "imminent danger" to the public, the consequences were devastating for his patients and their families.