Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1953, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Mexican actress, director, and producer was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Authorities Hunt ‘Mexican Batman’ After Vigilante Justice
Mexican authorities are searching for a mysterious vigilante dubbed the “Batman of Lagos de Moreno” after several suspected motorcycle thieves were found bound to lampposts. Jalisco State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said police discovered five men duct-taped to lampposts, the Sun reported. Some were gagged or showed signs of being beaten. Several had pink ...
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JOE.co.uk
· Jun 29, 2026
Mysterious ‘Mexican Batman’ fighting crime and duct taping suspects to street posts
Mexico now has its own ‘Batman’ on the streets It looks as though Batman has swapped Gotham for Mexico, where he has apparently taken it upon himself to crack down on motorbike thieves in an unexpected side quest. As motorbike thefts continue to increase in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, an unidentified vigilante has taken it []
BoingBoing
· Jun 30, 2026
"Mexican Batman" tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts
A Mexican vigilante is chasing down suspected thieves in Lagos de Moreno and duct-taping them to lampposts. He has acquired the unimaginative nickname Batman in local media reports; police would like him to stop. Many of them were reportedly sporting moustaches, cat whiskers, and had ratero, the Spanish word for thief, scribbled on their faces by the anonymous crime hunter. — Read the rest The post Mexican Batman tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts appeared first on Boing Boing.
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts
The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts
Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies! (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against ICE Over Shooting of Illegal Alien in Texas...The Critically Panned Vigilante Movie That Found an Audience via Musk... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Al Bawaba
· Jun 28, 2026
Who is Mexican Batman? Vigilante duct tapes thieves to street posts
ALBAWABA - An unidentified vigilante, dubbed Mexican Batman, recently went viral after taking matters into his own hands and arresting more than five alleged motorcycle thieves in Jalisco, and taping them to lampposts...
Latestly.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Batman of Lagos De Moreno: Mexico Cops Hunt Mysterious Vigilante Who Duct-Taped Motorcycle Thieves to Lampposts
The Batman of Lagos de Moreno has become the focus of a police investigation in Jalisco, Mexico, after allegedly capturing suspected motorcycle thieves, beating them and duct-taping them to lampposts. The incidents have gone viral online, dividing public opinion between those praising the vigilante's actions and others warning that vigilante justice undermines the rule of law.
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Related coverage for "Authorities Hunt ‘Mexican Batman’ After Vigilante Justice": JOE.co.uk — Mysterious ‘Mexican Batman’ fighting crime and duct taping suspects to street posts. BoingBoing — "Mexican Batman" tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts. Times of India — The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts. Drudge Report — Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!. Al Bawaba — Who is Mexican Batman? Vigilante duct tapes thieves to street posts. Latestly.com — Batman of Lagos De Moreno: Mexico Cops Hunt Mysterious Vigilante Who Duct-Taped Motorcycle Thieves to Lampposts