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The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case
Cartels May 6, 2026

The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case

The indictment against Mexican politician Rubén Rocha Moya—accusing him of collaborating with ... more

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Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced
Cartels May 13, 2026

Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced

Residents originally from Alcozacán, in the municipality of Chilapa de Álvarez, have ... 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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“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured “El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured
Cartels June 6, 2026

“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has captured Juan Carlos "N," alias "El ... more

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El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known
Cartels June 12, 2026

El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known

According to reporting by Debate on June 11, 2026, Joaquín “El Chapo” ... more

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Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa
Cartels July 5, 2026

Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa

A preliminary death toll of 11 people resulted from a clash between ... more

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US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson stated that bilateral security cooperation between ... more

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With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 24, 2026

With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada

Since September 14, 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been registered with ... more

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Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California
Cartels August 20, 2026

Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California

Mexican authorities seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills—equivalent to 4 million doses—in ... more

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Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported
Cartels September 21, 2026

Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported

Four young men were reported missing after their families lost contact with ... more

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La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip” La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip”
Cartels October 13, 2026

La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip”

Comedians Brincos Dieras (Roberto Carlo Oliva Barajas) and La Chupitos (Liliana Arriaga ... more

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