The United States and Mexico are working jointly to counter money laundering within Mexico’s gaming and betting sector. “Our message to those who aid the cartels is clear: they will be held accountable,” said John K. Hurley, the U.S. Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. “We appreciate the […]
Encubrimiento
It All Begins with a Fake Assembly
In Mexico, property takeovers often start not with force, but with paper. A forged “neighborhood assembly” can be the first move in a calculated plan to strip families of their homes. These so-called assemblies are frequently staged in private homes — even when official public auditoriums exist — and are […]
Forged Deeds, Duplicated Files, and Institutional Complicity
Once a building is occupied, the next step is creating a façade of legality. This is where things become more sophisticated. Fake property deeds, multiple intestate proceedings in different courts, forged sales contracts, and friendly notaries all form part of the operation. In some cases, the illegal occupants go as […]
The Invisible Crimes Behind Property Invasions
Invading a building isn’t just a physical act. It’s a coordinated criminal scheme involving legal, political, and social manipulation. Mexican law recognizes several crimes often committed in these invasions: When public officials or licensed attorneys are involved, these crimes are aggravated and can result in mandatory pretrial detention. Surveillance cameras, […]
Narco Luxury: The Opulence of the Nueva Familia Michoacana
Land Seizures, Extortion, and Criminal Expansion
The cartels have carried out a campaign of violence and terror through out the Western Hemisphere that has not only destabilized countries of great importance to our national interests but has also flooded the United States with deadly drugs, violent criminals, and brutal gangs. The cartels control nearly all illegal […]
