Category: Cartels
447
Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico. Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico.
Cartels June 19, 2026

Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico.

Nineteen-year-old Alba Lucía Castañeda Torres and her partner—also Colombian—45-year-old Iván Luque, were ... more

202
They prosecute someone involved in the Genaro García Luna network dedicated to the diversion of resources in prisons They prosecute someone involved in the Genaro García Luna network dedicated to the diversion of resources in prisons
Cartels July 6, 2026

They prosecute someone involved in the Genaro García Luna network dedicated to the diversion of resources in prisons

Jesús Gabriel Pérez Rodríguez was linked to proceedings for his alleged responsibility ... more

145
US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Customs Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at Over $150,000 in San Ysidro

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized nearly 94 pounds of methamphetamine ... more

253
Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case
Cartels August 4, 2026

Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case

The disappearance of Ricardo Cabezas Talavera, a 45-year-old real estate businessman, has ... more

785
Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World? Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?
Cartels August 13, 2026

Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán became one of the world's most notorious drug ... more

226
Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl. Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.
Cartels August 23, 2026

Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.

A man, approximately 40 years old, was executed this Thursday afternoon after ... more

163
From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate
Cartels September 23, 2026

From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate

In August, the cell led by Heraclio Guerrero Martínez—known as "El Tío ... more

343
Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels October 4, 2026

Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Federal forces discovered a shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, following ... more

89
Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith
Cartels October 23, 2026

Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith

Arturo Beltrán Leyva—a key leader of the criminal organization that bore his ... more

984
Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar
Cartels May 14, 2025

Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar

Amidst the rise of official restrictions against corridos and amid the controversy ... more

2,212
‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac ‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac
Cartels June 3, 2025

‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac

Suspected La Familia Michoacana boss shot alongside companion as violence escalates in ... more

1,766
El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness
Cartels June 12, 2025

El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness

The procedural hearing for Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, ... more

EnglishEspañol