Mexico on Thursday handed over major figures in the country's criminal underworld to U.S. authorities, part of a surprise extradition of nearly 30 jailed convicts or others accused of ties to violent drug cartels.

A Houston woman was sentenced to 36 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl into the United States from Mexico.

Southern border agents say illegal border crossings have been on the decline since last fiscal year, but deportation flights are on the rise.

A man from Monterrey, Mexico is heading to a U.S. prison for his role in importing 300 pounds of liquid meth that was to go from Mexico to San Antonio.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has removed a transnational gang member or criminal alien from the Houston area who illegally entered the United States at least six times. This marks the third such removal in 10 days.

ZAPOPAN JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — ZAPOPAN JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — Betterware de Mexico SAB de CV (BWMX) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $11.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Zapopan Jalisco, Mexico-based company said it had profit of 30 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 58 cents per share.

Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.

A measles outbreak that started with six school-aged children in a rural Texas county has exploded to 133 in two states as of Wednesday morning.