CARTELS
ChatGPT Gave Me Advice on How To Join a Cartel and Smuggle Cocaine Into Europe
Here's what happened when VICE's Global Drugs Editor spent 12 hours speaking to OpenAI's chatbot about drugs.
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.
Inside El Chapo’s Son’s House After a Deadly Gunfight
An early morning raid by the Mexican military led to the capture of El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzmán before he could make it to his escape tunnel.
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.
11 Gang Members Arrested for Failed Motorcycle Hit on Famous Mexican TV Anchor
Ciro Gómez Leyva narrowly escaped death after two hitmen on a motorcycle sprayed bullets at his armored SUV.
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.
Sicarios Tried to Kill Famous Mexican Journalist Ciro Gómez-Leyva
“Someone tried to kill me last night,” Ciro Gómez-Leyva said, describing the moment gunmen on motorcycles fired on his car.
A Cartel Used Armed Drones and a Plane to Bomb Police
The attack by CJNG on a police station in Jalisco, Mexico, killed two officers.