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“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested. “Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.
Cartels October 23, 2026

“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.

Personnel from the National Guard’s Special Reaction and Intervention Force and the ... more

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“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada “El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels May 2, 2026

“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada

Federal security agents arrested José Porfirio Díaz Medina—alias “El Pío”—in Ahome; he ... more

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Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free. Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free.
Cartels June 16, 2026

Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free.

A judge released the American citizen who was arrested after being implicated ... more

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Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico
Cartels June 22, 2026

Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico

The father of 19 year old Alba Lucía Castañeda says he never ... more

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Natanael Cano returns to the ‘corridos tumbados’ tradition Natanael Cano returns to the ‘corridos tumbados’ tradition
Cartels August 28, 2026

Natanael Cano returns to the ‘corridos tumbados’ tradition

The recurring debates surrounding lyrics about Mexico’s drug trade seem to have ... more

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White House warns of rise in fentanyl analogues in illegal drugs; carfentanil is 100 times more potent White House warns of rise in fentanyl analogues in illegal drugs; carfentanil is 100 times more potent
Cartels September 17, 2026

White House warns of rise in fentanyl analogues in illegal drugs; carfentanil is 100 times more potent

The White House issued an alert regarding the increase of fentanyl analogues ... more

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Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison
Cartels October 8, 2026

Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison

A brawl and armed confrontation inside the 'El Castillo' Penitentiary Center in ... more

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Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict
Cartels October 19, 2026

Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict

After a two-year hiatus, the Palenque Culiacán 2026 will take place from ... more

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The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence
Cartels April 19, 2026

The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence

After 34 years of imprisonment in a U.S. facility, Javier Vásquez Velasco ... more

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Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima
Cartels May 5, 2026

Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima

In a joint operation, federal and state forces successfully apprehended Lorenzo—known as ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos
Cartels July 8, 2026

Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos

Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the death of "El Texas"—identified as a ... more

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“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez “He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez
Cartels July 31, 2026

“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez

The arrest of "El R1"—identified as the alleged mastermind behind the murder ... more

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Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator
Cartels September 10, 2026

Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator

On Wednesday, the FBI’s "Most Wanted" account on the social media platform ... more

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DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel
Cartels October 30, 2026

DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel

Terry Cole, a director at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has ... more

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