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CAF-CJNG and the Chapitos: Allies in Baja California CAF-CJNG and the Chapitos: Allies in Baja California
Cartels April 21, 2026

CAF-CJNG and the Chapitos: Allies in Baja California

With 14 months at the helm of the Baja California Secretariat of ... more

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Dozens of floral arrangements brought to “El Mencho’s” grave for his birthday Dozens of floral arrangements brought to “El Mencho’s” grave for his birthday
Cartels July 18, 2026

Dozens of floral arrangements brought to “El Mencho’s” grave for his birthday

At least 30 floral arrangements—including three roosters and three saint figures standing ... more

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Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral
Cartels August 3, 2026

Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral

A photograph circulating on social media shows stylist Aldo Rendón alongside a ... more

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Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year
Cartels September 22, 2026

Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year

Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC) captured four Salvadoran nationals—alleged members of the ... more

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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega “El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega
Cartels October 18, 2026

“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega

In the early hours of Saturday, during an operation carried out by ... more

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Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco
Cartels October 26, 2026

Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco

Officers from the Jalisco Regional Police discovered and destroyed two marijuana plantations, ... more

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Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free
Cartels June 24, 2026

Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free

Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, head of the Baja California Secretariat of Citizen Security ... more

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Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán
Cartels July 2, 2026

Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán

A judge formally charged Alfredo “N,” alias “Sierra 2,” and his alleged ... more

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The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst
Cartels July 22, 2026

The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst

Following the sentencing handed down this Monday against Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, ... more

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