Category: Cartels
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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

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Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State
Cartels September 28, 2025

Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State

Two men were arrested in the municipality of Jilotepec, State of Mexico, ... more

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‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán ‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán
Cartels October 10, 2025

‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán

Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch announced the arrest ... more

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For the second time, Carlos Emilio’s mother calls on families of missing persons to march in Mazatlán For the second time, Carlos Emilio’s mother calls on families of missing persons to march in Mazatlán
Cartels October 21, 2025

For the second time, Carlos Emilio’s mother calls on families of missing persons to march in Mazatlán

Brenda Valenzuela Gil, mother of Carlos Emilio, a young man who disappeared ... more

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Disappearance of Carlos Emilio in Mazatlán: Case Points to ‘El 40,’ Plaza Boss for Los Chapitos Disappearance of Carlos Emilio in Mazatlán: Case Points to ‘El 40,’ Plaza Boss for Los Chapitos
Cartels November 11, 2025

Disappearance of Carlos Emilio in Mazatlán: Case Points to ‘El 40,’ Plaza Boss for Los Chapitos

Thirty-seven days after the disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván Valenzuela in Mazatlán, ... more

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Did El Mencho Know About the Order to Assassinate Carlos Manzo? The Question Left by the Capture of “El Licenciado” Did El Mencho Know About the Order to Assassinate Carlos Manzo? The Question Left by the Capture of “El Licenciado”
Cartels November 20, 2025

Did El Mencho Know About the Order to Assassinate Carlos Manzo? The Question Left by the Capture of “El Licenciado”

The recent arrest of Jorge Armando “N,” known as “El Licenciado,” identified ... more

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Gunfire at Zona Rosa Restaurant Leaves One Dead and One Wounded Gunfire at Zona Rosa Restaurant Leaves One Dead and One Wounded
Cartels December 22, 2025

Gunfire at Zona Rosa Restaurant Leaves One Dead and One Wounded

On the night of December 21, gunshots were reported at a restaurant ... more

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“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza “Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza
Cartels January 9, 2026

“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza

The recent arrest of Pedro Inzunza Noriega, alias “El Sagitario” (The Sagittarius), ... more

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‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence ‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence
Cartels January 19, 2026

‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence

Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, alias El Z-40, former leader of Los Zetas, ... more

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US Accuses ‘El Delta 1’ of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Use US Accuses ‘El Delta 1’ of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Use
Cartels January 21, 2026

US Accuses ‘El Delta 1’ of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Use

The head of the Deltas, the armed wing of the Jalisco Cartel, ... more

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Ryan Wedding was allegedly betrayed by ‘Mayito Flaco,’ according to a report by Anabel Hernández Ryan Wedding was allegedly betrayed by ‘Mayito Flaco,’ according to a report by Anabel Hernández
Cartels January 30, 2026

Ryan Wedding was allegedly betrayed by ‘Mayito Flaco,’ according to a report by Anabel Hernández

The recent arrest of Canadian former Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding was allegedly ... more

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Who was Sergio Rodolfo Cázares Zambada, nephew of “El Mayo” who was murdered in Culiacán? Who was Sergio Rodolfo Cázares Zambada, nephew of “El Mayo” who was murdered in Culiacán?
Cartels February 10, 2026

Who was Sergio Rodolfo Cázares Zambada, nephew of “El Mayo” who was murdered in Culiacán?

The discovery of the lifeless body of Sergio Rodolfo Cázares Zambada, nephew ... more

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