Category: Cartels
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Vanessa Gurrola, a model arrested in the US, was charged with alleged ties to Los Chapitos in Sinaloa Vanessa Gurrola, a model arrested in the US, was charged with alleged ties to Los Chapitos in Sinaloa
Cartels October 18, 2025

Vanessa Gurrola, a model arrested in the US, was charged with alleged ties to Los Chapitos in Sinaloa

Vanessa Gurrola, a model from Sinaloa, was arrested in California, United States, ... more

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US Destroys 4 “Narco-Terrorist” Vessels in the Pacific; 14 Dead US Destroys 4 “Narco-Terrorist” Vessels in the Pacific; 14 Dead
Cartels October 28, 2025

US Destroys 4 “Narco-Terrorist” Vessels in the Pacific; 14 Dead

The Trump administration carried out three lethal kinetic strikes against four vessels ... more

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The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago
Cartels November 9, 2025

The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago

The recent death of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, has highlighted ... more

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Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels November 17, 2025

Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 16, the city of Culiacán was ... more

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Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder
Cartels November 29, 2025

Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder

During a press conference, Carlos Torres Piña, Attorney General of Michoacán, asserted ... more

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Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant
Cartels December 9, 2025

Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández (2014-2022), released last week in the ... more

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Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels May 26, 2025

Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Julio César Chávez González confessed his fear of the city where he ... more

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Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’ Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’
Cartels June 3, 2025

Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) ruled that the publishing house ... more

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Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia. Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia.
Cartels June 12, 2025

Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia.

Mexican drug cartels continue to use foreign mercenaries to recruit them into ... more

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8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured 8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured
Cartels June 25, 2025

8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured

An armed group massacred eight people and seriously injured 12 more at ... more

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Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested
Cartels July 10, 2025

Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested

Christian Alberto Muñoz, originally from Navojoa, Sonora, and known in the world ... more

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Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz
Cartels July 26, 2025

Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz

The Veracruz State Attorney General's Office reported that it arrested Jeana Paola ... more

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Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers” Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers”
Cartels August 15, 2025

Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers”

The self-defense groups that emerged in Michoacán to confront the cartels have ... more

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La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States
Cartels August 20, 2025

La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States

La Adictiva is another band affected by the lack of a work ... more

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The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’ The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’
Cartels September 2, 2025

The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’

Narcoculture took root differently in eastern Mexico. While tubas and guitars accompanied ... more

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‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody ‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody
Cartels September 10, 2025

‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody

With the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum to the Mexican presidency, time has ... more

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Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive
Cartels September 22, 2025

Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive

In Mexico, two Colombian musicians have been reported missing. They traveled to ... more