Category: Cartels
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“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms “El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms
Cartels July 14, 2026

“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms

Cristhian Guadalupe “N”—alias “El Texas”—identified as the local leader (*jefe de plaza*) ... more

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Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested

On Saturday, August 1, the Mexican Army arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias “Poncho” ... more

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“Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine “Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine
Cartels August 15, 2026

“Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine

On Friday, August 14, members of the Institutional Coordination Forces—led by the ... more

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“Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured. “Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured.
Cartels September 5, 2026

“Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured.

Abelardo de la Espriella announced the arrest of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas—alias "Firu" ... more

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“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S. “El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.
Cartels May 12, 2026

“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.

Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando” or “El Jondo”—the personal pilot for ... more

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“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake” “El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”
Cartels May 20, 2026

“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”

Gerardo Rincón Flores, the lawyer representing Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in Mexico, ... more

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