Category: Cartels
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“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán “El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán
Cartels June 2, 2026

“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán

Gabriel Nicolás “N,” alias “El Gabito” or “El 80”—identified as a leader ... more

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Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana
Cartels June 1, 2026

Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana

Recent federal operations have documented the use of refrigerated cargo trucks carrying ... more

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What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US? What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US?
Cartels June 1, 2026

What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US?

Among the many photographs of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, one stands out: ... more

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The Calderón and Fox Administrations Were ‘Narco-governments’; Times Have Changed: Sheinbaum The Calderón and Fox Administrations Were ‘Narco-governments’; Times Have Changed: Sheinbaum
Cartels June 1, 2026

The Calderón and Fox Administrations Were ‘Narco-governments’; Times Have Changed: Sheinbaum

Addressing thousands of people gathered at the Monument to the Revolution, President ... more

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Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You” Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”
Cartels May 31, 2026

Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”

A narco-banner displayed in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, contained threats ... more

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‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case ‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case
Cartels May 30, 2026

‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case

Four recent violent incidents in Culiacán, Sinaloa—unofficially linked to the territorial dispute ... more

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Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive
Cartels May 30, 2026

Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive

After nearly nine years missing, Merari Olea Varela has been located alive. ... more

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Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire
Cartels May 30, 2026

Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire

A fierce clash between hitmen from rival criminal cells took place on ... more

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FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him
Cartels May 28, 2026

FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him

Federal prosecutors say Irving Froilán León Alvarado worked inside Los Chapitos’ security ... more

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Three Mexican Drug Cooks Arrested in Largest Methamphetamine Lab Discovered in Nigeria Three Mexican Drug Cooks Arrested in Largest Methamphetamine Lab Discovered in Nigeria
Cartels May 21, 2026

Three Mexican Drug Cooks Arrested in Largest Methamphetamine Lab Discovered in Nigeria

Three Mexican citizens were arrested on Saturday, May 16, in the largest ... 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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“La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo” “La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo”
Cartels May 19, 2026

“La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo”

Wendy Fabiola 'N', alias “La Tía” (The Aunt), 35, was arrested for ... 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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