Have you ever wondered why Mexico has one of the highest yearly gun death tolls of any country despite having some of the toughest gun laws in the world? One of the main reasons pertains to the flow of guns from the United States into Mexico. Unfortunately, American firearms are used in countless homicides committed by…
Have you ever wondered how criminals buy things using the proceeds of a crime without the authorities finding out? The answer’s simple—they process black money to disguise its illegal origin through a process known as money laundering. Money laundering is prevalent in places like Tijuanawhere Mexico’s infamous cartels carry out organized crime operations. In response, Mexico…
Facing criminal charges in a foreign country is a harrowing experience—and Mexico is no exception. If you don’t speak Spanish or understand Mexican laws, you could find yourself under duress before you know it. But if you think the best way out of this situation is to speak with local authorities before criminal defense lawyers, think…
If we ask you what constitutes child abuse, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you’re thinking of physical violence against children. But did you know child abuse can also be mental? For instance, sending sexually explicit materials to children and influencing them to engage in morally questionable behavior are both examples…
Do you know what Miranda rights are under US law? If you’ve ever seen a cop arrest someone in the United States, you’ve probably heard a few lines! The first line of the Miranda rights reads “you have the right to remain silent; anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of…
America is renowned for its extremely high prices for medicinal and prescription drugs. The average cost of eligible drugs in the country is over $4,500 a month, while the same drugs can be found at almost half the price in neighboring Mexico. However, bargain hunters south of the border might end up spending some unexpected time…
Every year, the Mexican immigration and law enforcement authorities arrest migrants from Central American countries who arrive in the country with the intent of ultimately crossing over into the United States. Many “illegal” immigrants are arrested and detained for indefinite periods of time in conditions of extreme squalor. If you’re stuck in Mexico on charges of…
If you’re wondering why Mexico has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, the answer’s simple: cartels. Gun battles involving rival cartel members are one of the main reasons over 300,000 people have died since Mexico began its war on drugs in 2006. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials continue to discover bodies left in…
Have you ever heard of the term “public servant”? It refers to any individual working for the government or an entity owned by the government. For instance, in Mexico, police officers and anyone working for Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (the Secretariat of Defense) count as public servants. Public servants are entrusted with the responsibility to…
If you asked the average joe to describe what a sex crime is, chances are they’d mention forced sexual encounters like rape. But did you know that in Mexico, it’s possible to be charged with committing a sex crime even if it was consensual? Numerous non-physical acts are also deemed sex crimes in Mexico like…
