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The creation of the National Guard has led to militarization of Mexico

To combat the crisis of violence in Mexico, President López Obrador dissolved the Federal Police in 2019 and promoted the creation of a civilian National Guard.

Members of the National Guard in Mexico. Photo: Guardia Nacional

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A snapshot of the aftermath, showcasing the dramatic clash that turned Cuernavaca into a battleground.

Nine Lives and Two Police in Cuernavaca's Monday Mayhem

Cuernavaca's quiet streets turned into a Wild West battleground in a clash between authorities and civilians. Nine lives lost, two police down, and a haul of weapons. The town now awaits answers as investigators untangle the chaos.

The uncertainty surrounding Peso Pluma's concert while navigating the balance between cultural freedom and public safety.

Will Peso Pluma's Tijuana Concert Be Silenced by Narco Threats?

The upcoming concert of singer Peso Pluma in Tijuana has been thrown into uncertainty following explicit threats allegedly from the Jalisco Cartel. The case transcends individual safety, raising questions about public security, artistic freedom, and the ethical dimensions of entertainment.

Inmates and their families participating in daily farming activities, living proof of Islas Marías' revolutionary approach.

Islas Marías Semi-Freedom and the Ghosts of Laguna 'El Toro'

Islas Marías is an island of haunting contradictions. Imagine a prison where inmates live in “dignified small departments,” farm, fish, and even have their families move in—almost a utopia confined. But there's a dark underbelly: Laguna “El Toro,” a facility for 'highly dangerous' inmates.