Drug Gangs

Mexico: Enraged protesters burn down state congress over student massacre

Violent protests have erupted in Mexico since authorities said Friday that Guerrero gang hitmen confessed to murdering the students and incinerating their bodies.

Alleged student massacre sparks protests in Mexico

Violent protests erupted over the weekend after authorities said gang hitmen confessed to murdering the 43 students and incinerating their bodies.

Self-defence squads battle drug gang violence in Mexico

The reach of drug gangs based in Acapulco, about 75 kilometers away, had intensified to the point that they were demanding protection payments from almost anybody with any property.