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The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date
Cartels April 23, 2026

The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date

The femicide of Carolina Flores Gómez—a 27-year-old former beauty queen—which occurred on ... more

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US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized nearly 94 pounds of methamphetamine ... more

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Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl. Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.
Cartels August 23, 2026

Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.

A man, approximately 40 years old, was executed this Thursday afternoon after ... more

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Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores
Cartels April 26, 2026

Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores

Hundreds of people participated in a peaceful march on Saturday, April 25, ... more

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“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora “El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora
Cartels October 26, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora

Francisco Manuel Romero Carranza, alias “El Meny” or “El Meny Carranza,” died ... more

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The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger” The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”
Cartels May 18, 2026

The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”

The recent decision by federal judge William P. Dimitrouleas to deny “compassionate ... more

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Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa
Cartels June 24, 2026

Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa

U.S. scrutiny of Mexican politicians continues to tighten around state governors. The ... more

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Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding
Cartels July 3, 2026

Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding

Between forced disappearances, illegal detentions, and murders, this is how hundreds of ... more

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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán
Cartels August 20, 2026

Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán

The arrest of an alleged extortionist accused of demanding 3 million pesos ... more

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