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Hitman for Mexican drug cartel gives chilling interview from behind bars

Rosalio Reta was just 13 years old when Miguel Treviño, leader of the ruthless Zetas, the paramilitary wing of Mexico’s Gulf Cartel, recruited him as a killer.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Mexican Army seizes cartel’s mobile network

The encrypted, mobile-phone network sheds new light on the sophisticated technology employed by the the ruthless drug cartels.

On Dec 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Anonymous lays out five demands for “Operation Safe Roads”

In a new video, set to be released publicly on Sunday, the hacktivists issued a list of requirements for bus companies to meet before the Dec. 10 deadline to prevent action.

On Dec 2, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Why Anonymous called off #OpCartel in Mexico [exclusive]

Anonymous called off #OpCartel due to the frightening nature of life in Mexico under the rule of violent drug cartels, a spokesperson confirms, but the hackers are still gearing up for Operation Safe Roads.

On Nov 30, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

In Mexico, Anonymous launches “Operation Safe Roads”

After two campaigns in Mexico that were better publicized than executed, Anonymous has launched #Opcarreterasseguras to draw attention to bus companies that the hackers claim are tied to the violent drug cartels.

On Nov 29, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Anonymous launches #OpCorrupcion on election day

The hacking of Mexican goverment sites on election day signaled the start of #OpCorrupcion, Anonymous members on Twitter claimed.

On Nov 14, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Fourth blogger killed in Nuevo Laredo

Another drug-cartel critic is found dead in the Mexican border town.

On Nov 9, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Internet Culture

¡Viva Anonymous! The hacker gang is back in Mexico

A new video declares war on drug-fueled corruption in Mexico.

On Nov 9, 2011 by Dave Copeland

IRL

Brown names second alleged Los Zetas associate

While Anonymous may have called off #OpCartel, a Texas author called out a second individual for alleged ties to the Los Zetas drug cartel, despite a lack of evidence.

On Nov 7, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Barrett Brown goes to war with the drug cartels

A Texas writer and sometimes spokesman for Anonymous names a North Carolina district attorney as a crime figure.

On Nov 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Anonymous calls off #OpCartel

After a week of serious speculation and safety concerns, Anonymous called off #OpCartel. Dallas' Barrett Brown pledges to continue the fight alone.

On Nov 5, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech

Anonymous vs Los Zetas: Experts analyze expected showdown

Security experts and hackers agree, if Anonymous goes through with its planned #OpCartel attack on a violent Mexican drug cartel on Saturday, it would be an unprecedented move by the group.

On Nov 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous confirms action against a Mexican drug cartel

After a week of various, conflicting reports, a self-identified Anonymous spokesman claims in a new video that the hackivists' #OpCartel action is still on.

On Nov 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland

Tech