Michoacán is among the most heavily contested regions in Mexico by drug cartels. Situated in west-central Mexico, the region borders the states of Jalisco and Colima to the west. It is estimated that there are over 20 distinct criminal groups in the region fighting over territory.
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Cienfuegos, Former Defense Minister, Exonerated
Former Mexican defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos has been exonerated of all charges after prosecutors failed to get any evidence linking him to drug trafficking activities during his tenure. According to the formal statement provided by Mexico’s attorney general’s office, there is no proof of him making any moves to favor any criminal syndicate.
Clash Between Autodefensa Groups and CJNG Intensifies
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is among the biggest cartels in Mexico, only rivaling the Sinaloa Cartel in terms of assets and territorial presence. Headed by drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, the organization has expanded exponentially over the past five years.
How Mexican Drug Cartels Weathered Coronavirus, Crackdowns
Mexican drug cartels used a host of new methods to maintain operations amid the coronavirus restrictions and increased crackdowns at the border. According to a New York Times investigative report, narco-trafficking cartels, like other legitimate businesses, were severely impacted during the pandemic.
Self Care Tips for Self Employed and Freelancers in 2021
Self-care does not mean taking sweet foods and wearing protecting clothes like face masks, but it means setting aside enough time to put the focus, energy, and resources on yourself. This is important mostly for freelancers who do churn out eye-catching work and usually end up against unresponsive clients and low rates.
CPJ: Mexico Most Dangerous Country for Journalists
Mexico currently tops the list of the world’s most perilous countries for journalists. This is according to a new report published by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). It brings to light the austerities faced by journalists worldwide. At least five Mexican journalists were murdered this year.
Biden, López Obrador Phone Call, Promise to “Work Together”
AMLO, Bolsonaro Congratulate Biden
Congratulations are in order for Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden. Some top world leaders, who initially went mum on his victory, have finally recognized the Democrat as the US President-Elect. Just hours after Russia’s Vladimir Putin recognized and congratulated Joe Biden on his victory, the presidents of Brazil and Mexico followed suit.
Report: CJNG Using eBay, PayPal to Traffic Guns
A new report by Milenio has disclosed how two Mexican brothers, Carlos and Ismael Almada Castrillo, ran an arms-accessory smuggling operation that supplied a Mexican drug cartel with high-tech equipment from the US. According to the report, they purchased the items on eBay and paid using PayPal.
Norway and Oil Production Change
Norway announced the internet to increase the oil production and export starting January 2021. Hence, this will be a 3rd nation, which will not follow the OPEC+ agreement. The OPEC+ agreement called for a decrease in crude oil output by an initial 9.7 million barrels per day (b/d) that gradually tapers through April 2022, the end of the current agreement period.
US Sanctions Caro Quintero Drug Trafficking Associate
US authorities have placed sanctions on Lucio Rodriguez Serrano, a close acquaintance of fugitive drug lord Caro Quintero. According to a statement issued by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Serrano is accused of aiding Quintero in the trafficking of drugs into the United States.
Pope Appoints 13 New Cardinals in a Restricted Ceremony
Pope Francis today formally appointed 13 new cardinals drawn from four continents and eight countries, in a ceremony marked with strict adherent to coronavirus pandemic spread restrictions hence only a small crowd was allowed to grace it with the venue of the event, St. Peter’s Basilica practically empty.
Mexico Arrests Gang Leader Behind Sonora Mormon Massacre
The Mexican government has arrested the mastermind behind the Sonora massacre that occurred last year. In November of 2019, the attack led to the death of nine American Mormon community members and prompted an investigation by both Mexican and US authorities.
Coronavirus — Mexico, Russia, India Set New Records
Mexico registered 813 deaths and 10,794 infected with the new coronavirus in the past 24 hours. That is the largest daily increase in cases since October 5, when health authorities announced 28,115 new infections. The total number of deaths rose to 102,739, and the number of infections to 1,060,152 since the beginning of the pandemic.
You Are Not Powerless in Your Job Search During Covid-19
You probably never dreamed you’d be in search of a job during a global pandemic. Talk about challenges, right? Okay, before you get down and think your chances just slid to the floor, let’s look at what you can do to make the most of your time, and how you can land that next job interview.
One of the first things to consider is how you present yourself to others. Have you evaluated your personal brand lately? What makes you a valuable candidate to prospective employers? How will you stand out in a crowded marketplace? What transferable skills do you have? What are your strengths and how can you amplify them? Consider what courses are available to help you stay competitive in your industry. By evaluating your personal brand, you’ll get an overarching view of how potential employers see you.
Election 2020 — Some World Leaders Remain Silent
Congratulations began pouring in from around the world in earnest after it emerged on Saturday that Democratic candidate Joe Biden had taken an insurmountable lead over President Donald Trump in the near-complete tally of Tuesday’s elections. Notably, however, some top world leaders have up to now remained silent.
Mexican Cartels Control About 20 Percent of the National Territory
A new report by the Washington Post reveals that Mexican drug trafficking groups control approximately 20 percent of the territory. The startling finding was documented in 2018 following a research investigation launched by the Central Intelligence Agency.
World Reacts with Surprise, Worry at Trump-Biden Brawl
Many newspapers at home and abroad reacted overnight to the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, held in Cleveland, Ohio. Almost unanimously, the papers analyzed it as one marred by chaos, confusion, and insults.
New Cartel Leader Declares War Against the CJNG Cartel
Following the recent arrest of Santa Rosa de Lima cartel leader José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, also known as El Marro, violence in the state of Guanajuato fell by more than 30 percent. His arrest was proclaimed a victory for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, its main rival.
Mexican CJNG Drug Cartel Using Drones To Attack Rivals
The CJNG cartel is reportedly using drones in attacks against rival drug syndicates and vigilante groups. The latest evidence of this strategy was uncovered by a self-defense group based in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán. The men stumbled upon a car belonging to the drug cartel that had drones with C-4 explosives attached.
Online Gigs Going Global
With today’s global world, having an ongoing income, self created inside your home, is now more important than ever. If your kids are staying home or the business where you work is closed, what are some of your options? Most economists are not looking at a fast recovery from the global pandemic as it has been roughly six months and little with COVID-19 has changed.
How to Take Advantage of Free Time
Many people like to spend their free time relaxing at home or with friends. They do this to unwind from their 40-hour a week job.
However, you should consider sacrificing a portion of your free time to invest in your career, especially during the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many of you are working remotely during the pandemic, giving you the extra free time you can allocate towards learning a new skill.
Side Gigs – Sell Your Gigs
One of the better ideas for your career is to become your own boss. Today, one of the simplest ways to achieve this goal has arrived: set up a side gig or a second at home gig while you still have a full time job, let your day job provide safety and security until you can make it on your own.
The most exciting part of starting a side gig is that it can create a new and better career with unlimited growth opportunities that you can only achieve by being the owner of your own online gig service. To succeed you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset; you will need a strong drive and see the side gigs as a way to find your future success. If your goal is to be an entrepreneur, and in charge of your own career, then a side gig is a very good way to advance your career. The most immediate reward is making more money on top of your regular pay, especially in a volatile COVID-based economy.
Gigs for Sale – A Way to Increase Your Freelance Gigs Revenues
Do gig sellers receive enough sales? At Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace we think that answer is no, but what makes us different is that we are working hard to do something about it. That is why we work so hard to help promote the gigs that post on our low cost platform. Now we have two distinct services to get your name out and digitally market your services globally.
Software Developer to Project Managers: Skill Growth Requirement
From a top view, the skills required to become a successful Software developer is very different from the skills needed to become a successful Project Manager. However, it is worth noticing that almost every software developer’s career journey passes through a point where he or she has to take care of IT projects. In this article, we will pay attention to the skills necessary for every software developer to transition from the role of software developer to project managers.
Coronavirus — 18 Million Cases, 692,000 Deaths Worldwide
Recent data revealed that the number of people infected with the Coronavirus rose to about 18 million, while deaths rose to about 686,000 cases. Meanwhile, as of Saturday evening, local time, the United States counted more than 62,000 new infections with the new Coronavirus.
Can We Help You “Sell Your Gigs” Worldwide?
Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace is now publishing both global news about freelance gigs, and also (just now launched!) individually based gig news in almost every country– providing each country and major city basic services and information, in several local organic languages.
Top 5 Best Free Antivirus Software
Anti-virus software is also referred to as anti-malware, a computer virus to prevent, detect, and take away malware. They are used for real-time protection, on-access scanning, background guard, resident shield, auto protects, and other synonyms asked for by the automated protection provided by most anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other anti-malware programs.
Top 10 SEO Strategies to Perform in 2020
SEO is the process of planning, outlining and implementing strategies to get more organic web traffic. There is continuous growth in SEO strategies from advanced promoting, new patterns to new updates, and devices that upgraded our procedures and systems and perform better by and large but there is always more space for development.
The Stabilization of Crypto – Literally!
The year 2009 might seem quite close and quite far from different perspectives but when it comes to the field of technology, there is no question that 2009 is quite distant! It was a time when smartphones were very slowly beginning to trickle in the market and Uber was just a small startup in California. The field of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is one of the many fields that have grown by leaps and bounds in terms of expertise, acceptance, and relevance.
Top 10 Ethereum Wallets in 2020
Etherum is the second most preferred wallet in the crypto world. It is because of its wallet infrastructure. The Etherum wallet has unique software that works on a decentralized platform and it is secured by the blockchain technology. As the Bitcoin prices are shooting up year after year, people are preferring Ethereum as their choice to invest or to trade with. In this article, let us discuss the top 10 Etherum wallets in the year 2020.
Coronavirus — 15 Million People Infected Worldwide
Confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus reached 15 million infected around the world on Wednesday. This comes after India has become a new epicenter of the epidemic, while an American study estimated that the hidden numbers in the United States are much larger than the declared ones.
6 Tips for Selling Gigs on Freelance Global Gigs Low Cost Marketplace – It’s Never Been Easier!
At Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace we want you to sell your gigs globally on our discounted freelance gig platform. First we made it very easy to sell your gigs. You go to our green button that says Sell Gigs and this takes you to the page to register as a Seller. You need to list the required information– we made it as easy as possible, so it only takes a few minutes and there is no cost.
What to Look for When Buying a Business Laptop?
A business laptop is a computer specially constructed to tolerate heavier workload and prolonged usage, making it particularly ideal for business work. They are built stronger, lighter, and are more efficient for rougher times and hectic situations. Some of them are also more secure and tougher than regular laptops for personal usage because a business laptop has more confidential files and cannot be afforded to be broken easily.
Why SEO is Essential During a Time of COVID-19
The biggest advantage of the internet is that it is always open for business. Regardless of stay-at-home restrictions and shut-downs, people have been able to acquire information, supplies and just about every other essential service they need thanks to the web in 2020. The coronavirus has impacted virtually every industry and cost businesses millions of dollars in revenue; the natural response may be to scale back marketing efforts in an effort to preserve the existing budget, but SEO and digital strategy is more important than ever during COVID-19.
Mexican Soldiers Kill 12 Gunmen in Separate Attacks
At least 12 gunmen from a drug cartel have been killed by Mexican soldiers in the border town of Nuevo Laredo. The soldiers were patrolling in the border city when they came under fire. The Defense Department, while confirming the incident, said that no troops were hurt.
26 Killed in Attack on Mexican Rehab Center
At least 26 people have been killed in an attack at an unregistered drug rehabilitation center in Mexico. The police in Guanajuato said that four gunmen with high-powered weapons arrive in a vehicle shortly after 5,00pm, went in and ordered everyone on the floor and started shooting.
El Chapo’s Sons Hide in Mountains Following Inter-Gang Wars
Since the extradition of dug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, the Sinaloa Carrel has been led by Ismael Zambada García, also known as El Mayo, as well as El Chapo’s sons, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Ivan Arhcivlado, and Jesus Alfredo Guzman. His sons are evidently more violent than their father.
El Chapo’s Sons Clash with Caro Quintero’s Gang
At least ten men have been killed in the state of Sonora following clashes between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel. One side is led by Joaquin ‘El Chapo Guzman’s sons, and the other by fugitive drug lord Caro Quintero. He has been running from the law since his unexpected release from prison in 2013 on a technicality.
Mexican Police Chief Accuses CJNG of Trying to Assassinate Him
Mexico City’s head of Citizen Security Secretariat has accused the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) of trying to assassinate him in an attack that led to the death of his two bodyguards on Friday. The assault also led to the slaying of a 27-year-old woman who was driving to work.
Why You Should Convert Your Blog to PDF
The PDF was introduced by Adobe to make it stress-free to share files between different devices. Sharing files and documents was time-consuming and difficult back in the 1990s as documents would not preserve original formatting during transfer.
With PDF, the original formatting of texts and images is maintained so that the user can easily view the files. Because of this reason and many other reasons, we prefer to convert everything to PDF.
Mexican Drug Gang Blocks Roads in Guanajuato
Violence has erupted in the state of Guanajuato following the incarceration of 24 gang members, and the mother and sister of drug kingpin José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, also known as El Marro. Members allied to the group have blocked highways and set fire to vehicles to protest the latest arrests.
AMLO Says He Ordered the Release of El Chapo’s Son
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has admitted that he ordered the release of Ovidio Guzman, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son, in October last year. This was following a bungled operation to capture him in Culiacan, the capital city of the state of Sinaloa.
Cartels Hiring Chemists to Develop Drugs Amid Shortage
Mexican drug trafficking organizations are hiring chemists to develop drugs that mimic popular narcotics. The syndicates are reportedly facing an acute shortage of precursor chemicals used in the processing of popular opiates, such as meth and fentanyl. The coronavirus outbreak, which has devastated industries across the world, has made it hard to obtain the chemicals, which are mostly sourced from China.
Mexican Cartels Struggle to Smuggle Drugs to US
Mexican drug cartels are finding it hard to smuggle drugs into the United States due to lockdown measures that have led to the reduced movement of people. They have made surveillance of people and vehicles much easier for the police. Subsequently, the prices of popular drugs, such as meth, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, have jumped in the past three months.
Freelance Gigs and News Worldwide Offering Free and Low Cost Services to Help Build Sustainable Living
Communal News (CN) and Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace platforms allow readers to post their freelance work on a news and gig platform– all for free– with unrestricted readership and possibly the lowest total cost global gig marketplace. CN and FGG Low Cost Marketplace have witnessed robust growth, while providing the poorest global readers in the most secluded counties unfettered open access to news, information and services, even in their own languages.
Coronavirus — Eurasia Returns to Normal, America Braces for Worse
As life gradually returns to normal in Europe, the scene in Brazil remains bleak, while fears prevail that the current protests in the United States will lead to the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. The new Coronavirus continues to spread in Latin America unabated, especially in Brazil.
El Mencho Sends Hit Squad to Take Out El Chapo’s Sons
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has reportedly sent out a hit squad to assassinate drug kingpin Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s sons. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is said to have handed the task to a group of trained assassins, dubbed Los 28.
Mexican Drug Lord Fights Extradition, Argues “Insolvency”
Fugitive drug lord Caro Quintero has asked a Mexican court to void an extradition request made by the United States government. According to his lawyers, the drug lord is too poor to be a flight risk. Speaking on his behalf, his lawyers argue that he has no way of making an income.
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