Melissa del bosque interviews anabel hernadez, author of narcoland, a new book on corruption and drug cartels in mexico. Aug 15, 2017 mexico captures cancun drug cartel boss. One of the most popular tourist destinations in mexico has recently been transformed into one of the bloodiest highprofile battlegrounds in a turf war between drug cartels. Gunmen storm cancun hospital, kill regional cartel boss. Thats because guzmans sinaloa cartel had been weakened, and its upstart rival, the jalisco nueva generacion gang, emboldened. The bloody rise of mexican drug cartels audible audio edition. Laras crew allegedly mounted a bloody campaign to take control of drug sales in cancun and playa del carmen.
There have been five recent attacks at bars in cancun and the nearby resort city of playa del carmen. His life and vast drug trafficking empire have been the subject of numerous books and tv series. Oct 01, 20 from an experienced cartel analyst and special agent, this is a powerful and very comprehensive look into the broad scope of mexican drug violence and its impact on the security of our nation. But life is hard in the neglected border town of laredo, texas. Jul 15, 2015 cartel author spins a grand tale of mexicos drug wars novelist don winslow spent 10 years researching the mexican drug wars. The mexican drug war also known as the mexican war on drugs. The bloody rise of mexican drug cartels by grillo, ioan isbn. Some drug cartel bosses were picked up on the weekend by federal security forces in the quintana roo cities of cancun and playa del carmen. Anabel hernandez on mexicos lost drug war and her new book narcoland. Mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug. The last narco, book about the current phase of the drug war by journalist malcolm beith.
Cancun killings linked to cartels the mens bodies were found on a road near cancun the bodies of a retired brigadier general and two other men have been found near the mexican resort of cancun after a suspected drug cartel killing. You have probably heard of the drug cartel wars in mexico, pitting rival. How to run a drug cartel and millions of other books are available for instant access. Operacion quintana roo is an antidrug trafficking military. Bbc news americas cancun killings linked to cartels. Statistics on underground economies are inherently speculative. Jan 11, 2018 the cancun that tourists dont often see. Criminal violence in mexico global conflict tracker.
Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on cancun. The bodies of a retired brigadier general and two other men have been found near the mexican resort of cancun after a suspected drug cartel killing. More than 180,000 murders have been recorded in mexico since the countrys government deployed troops in an illfated attempt to stamp out organized crime. Anabel hernandez on mexicos lost drug war and her new. Books set in mexico tale away books for readers who travel. Really looking forward to it but have seen just recently news of many shootings by drug gangs in cancun, 55 shootings in 50 days was one headline.
Mexican drug cartels have increased their cooperation with u. Violence is an inherent feature of the trade in illicit drugs, but the violence generated by. Mar 06, 2009 cancun s mayor gregorio sanchez is being questioned by police investigating the murder, although he is not a suspect, mexican media reported on thursday. Dec 05, 20 why cartel hitmen actually keep cancun safe. Cancun, dona lety, leticia rodriguez lara, mexican organized crime, mexicos wanted list, playa del carmen occrp mexican police arrested a woman suspected to be the leader of an organized crime group operating in the tourist resort areas of cancun and playa del. The author examines the major drug cartels and their success in infiltrating american and. The suspect may have belonged to the guerreros unidos. The police had spent much of 2014 on strike to protest salaries and. Mexico drug gang suspect and wife shot dead at hospital. While the book is mostly focused on providing an intimate portrait of the king of cocaine, it also examines the ways drug cartel culture has influenced colombian government and life.
Spring break revelers warned to avoid mexico as drug cartel violence continues following massacre of 43 students the texas department of public safety said on tuesday that cartels operating in the. His new novel, the cartel, reveals a new generation of cartel. Cartels, drugs, and human trafficking in a vacation. Stratfors vice president of intelligence fred burton examines surveillance footage of a cartelrelated kidnapping in mexico and discusses the tactical details.
Mexican prosecutors say they have arrested a man who allegedly played a decisive role in the disappearance of 43 college students in 2014. Vicente carrillo fuentes headed the juarez cartel until his arrest in 2014. You should also learn about the part of cancun that tourists usually dont see before you go. One of the best books ive seen to understand mexican cartels, border violence, drug trafficking and the ramifications of spillover crime into america. Because mimenza, a realestate developer, says mexicos authorities are responsible for the spread of violence and extortion, colluding with the countrys drug cartels instead of protecting. Mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug cartel. Operacion quintana roo is an antidrug trafficking military operation jointly conducted by the mexican army and navy in the mexican state of quintana roo. Jan, 2014 mexico vigilantes in turf war with drug cartel. Are the government selfdefense groups working in tandem with the drug cartel.
Mexican penitentiaries, but the book is now officially closed on him. Mexico drug war hangs over key tourist season reuters. Hundreds of vigilantes in mexico were involved in a gun battle with a drug cartel over the weekend. The operation began in early february 2009 after the death of former brigadier general mauro enrique tello quinonez and two other men. How a mexican drug cartel makes its billions the new york times.
Oct 31, 2017 mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug cartel violence. Mexico captures cancun drug cartel boss posted in breaking news tags. Jul 08, 2014 drug cartels are causing a refugee crisis by ted galen carpenter, special to cnn editors note. Yet unnamed, the new criminal organization operates in the cancun and riviera maya areas of quintana roo, according to a highranking army official.
Anabel hernandez on mexicos lost drug war and her new book. A guide to mexicos most powerful drug cartels bbc news. Mar 18, 2014 mexican cartel member investigated over organharvesting claims. The murder of an alleged cartel boss in his hospital bed is the latest outrage in a resort city torn by trafficking and corruption. How acapulco exemplifies mexicos ongoing security crisis. Mexican cartels threatening tourism in cancun unreported world unreported world. My secret life inside the dirty banks behind pablo escobars medellin cartel, robert mazur back bay books, june 21, 2016.
Mexican cartel member investigated over organharvesting. As cocaine progresses from the production site to the end users, it increases in value. Jul 14, 2015 which drug cartel book is right for you. Mexican cartels as vicious firms small wars journal. Don winslow the drug smuggling business goes on, the slaughtered dead pile up, the u. I have spent the past 16 months in grief, depression, and wanting to deal with drug dealers in the most violent.
Jul 24, 2015 several other factors have helped to get the word out to moviegoers in mexico. The bloody drug war that mexico is experiencing may not be the biggest danger facing the tens of thousands of spring breakers who descend on the. The military offensive successfully dismantled certain cartels, but has also led to the rise of new, even more dangerous groups. Breitbart news reported extensively on the worsening cartel violence in cancun. Oct 24, 2019 his life and vast drugtrafficking empire have been the subject of numerous books and tv series. A drug cartelfueled book list for all narcos lovers. Mexican police arrested a woman suspected to be the leader of an organized crime group operating in the tourist resort areas of cancun. The incident took place in cancun which is located in the state of quintana roo in a downtown neighborhood miles from the tourist area of zona hotelera.
The vast majority of drug killings happen far away from beach resorts, although a former army general was brutally murdered just outside cancun last month after he. The dominant drug cartel in acapulco and the state of guerrero broke. Stratfors vice president of intelligence fred burton examines surveillance footage of a cartel related kidnapping in mexico and discusses the tactical details. The most recent occurred in playa del carmen last month when two gunmen stormed a bar and killed seven people. From an experienced cartel analyst and special agent, this is a powerful and very comprehensive look into the broad scope of mexican drug violence and its impact on the security of our nation. Mexican vigilantes drive out religious drug cartel from gangheld city. In 2015, 680 patients were treated for the first time in a rehabilitation process, while until october 2016 500 patients attended.
The drug wars are well known and generally kept away from the beach resorts, but right now there is. There is effectively an independent cartel operating locally, here in the state of quintana roo. At spring break in mexico, revelry mixes with new caution. Drug cartel books with drug cartels mentioned or as the primary focus. Mexican cartels threatening tourism in cancun unreported. Mexico arrests suspect in 2014 case of 43 missing students. Attack comes amid reports of violent drug gang moving into area. All were openly on display for anyone who was alert enough to take notice. Outside of cancun, retired brigadier general mauro enrique tello quinonez.
Beach towns such as cancun and playa del carmen have been bloodied by drug killings. Federal police arrested two presumed leaders of the. A drug trafficking figure in quintana roo and which became relevant was leticia rodriguez lara aka dona lety who, until before her arrest, headed one of the main groups of minor drug traffickers. Five killed as gunmen open fire at bar in mexico tourist hotspot. Here are six books to read to learn more about the ongoing conflict and its underlying causes. Even though we only spent four days in the country, i learned a massive amount of how the drug cartels operate and all about the local drug markets, cartel assassins, and human trafficking rings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book analyzes mexicos transition from a relatively peaceful kleptocracy controlled by the. Mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug cartel violence 31 oct, 2017. Cancun killings linked to cartels the mens bodies were found on a road near cancun. How acapulco became mexicos murder capital washington post. Earlier this year, cartel land got considerable publicity after it won directing and cinematography awards at.
Spring breakers warned to avoid mexico as drug cartel. Cartel author spins a grand tale of mexicos drug wars. The mexican drug war is the mexican theater of the global war on drugs, as led by the u. However, mexican cartels are more encumbered than legitimate businesses in a.
Mexico drug cartel violence hits tourist hotspots of. Ted galen carpenter, a senior fellow at the cato institute, is the author of nine books on international affairs, including the fire next door. Nov 20, 2014 photos of the head of the beltran leyva drug cartel, hector beltran leyva, are seen displayed on a television screen during a news conference at the attorney generals office building in mexico city, oct. Mexico vigilantes in turf war with drug cartel world news. In two weeks we are going to cancun for the first time, staying at the oleo playa hotel. Robert arce is a retired phoenix police detective with extensive experience working mexican organized crime and street gangs.
Once mexicos flagship resort city, in recent years acapulco has earned the unfortunate reputation of being the one of the most violent cities in the country. Despite recent violence in cancun, officials say tourist. New cartel operating in cancun, riviera maya, says army official. I think as one of the best books out there on the ongoing mexican drug war. Drug cartels are causing a refugee crisis global public. Operacion quintana roo is an anti drug trafficking military operation jointly conducted by the mexican army and navy in the mexican state of quintana roo. Books comics comic riffs going out guide horoscopes movies. For the pbs newshour im danny gold in cancun, mexico. Cartel gunmen stormed a private hospital in cancun and executed a regional gulf cartel boss being treated for medical problems while on release from prison. At first glance, gabriel cardona is a healthy american teen. All of the attacks are believed to have been perpetrated by criminal gangs tied to drug cartels.
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