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Mexico: Sharp fall in drug violence inspires new optimism

Along much of the 1,970-mile border between Mexico and the US, levels of violence that peaked in 2011 have fallen, and a national survey found optimism for Mexico's security situation is on the rise.

MS-13 gang: Why US Treasury is after the gang's assets

Zetas leader killed by chance, says Mexican navy

Latin America Monitor Heriberto Lazcano, a Zetas leader, was killed in Mexico - but is the cartel done?

Jailbreaks in Mexico: Wardens and guards often help drug cartel members flee

In Chicago, heat and homicide stoke fear and frustration

Mexico prison riot a cover for Zetas escape

The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they?

Former Iran assassin says alleged plot 'makes no sense'

Latin America Monitor Iran assassination plot: Terrorists join forces with Mexican drug cartels?

Photos of the Day Photos of the day 10/07

Latin America Monitor Mexico's Zeta Killers kill 32, revive debate about the 'good-guy cartel'

Latin America Monitor Mexico nabs Zetas gang's No. 3 leader, but will it stop the cartel?

Mexico's most powerful drug cartels

Photos of the Day Photos of the day 06/09

Latin America Monitor Mexico peace tour: In Calderón's Michoacán, drug groups still in control

Decapitated bodies in Acapulco spotlight drug war's toll on tourism

Mexican drug traffickers set up new cells in Central America

Killing of top Mexico drug lord 'Tony Tormenta' may boost rival Zetas cartel

Mexico says still investigating reported Falcon Lake pirate attack

La Barbie: from football star to feared drug lord

Arturo Beltran Leyva: Mexico's top drug boss killed

Briefing: How Mexico is waging war on drug cartels