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Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S. Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S.
Cartels August 17, 2026

Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S.

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda is reportedly under investigation ... more

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Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown
Cartels August 17, 2026

Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown

Retired General Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, the former Secretary of Security for Sinaloa, ... more

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“Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine “Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine
Cartels August 15, 2026

“Sargento Phoenix” Arrested in Mexicali with a Rifle, Four Handguns, and 560 Doses of Methamphetamine

On Friday, August 14, members of the Institutional Coordination Forces—led by the ... more

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U.S. Border Czar Defends ICE Plan to Use Shock-Delivering Gloves U.S. Border Czar Defends ICE Plan to Use Shock-Delivering Gloves
Cartels August 14, 2026

U.S. Border Czar Defends ICE Plan to Use Shock-Delivering Gloves

White House border czar Tom Homan defended a plan by Immigration and ... more

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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

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“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG “El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG
Cartels August 13, 2026

“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG

Cristian Martín Medina García, alias “El Vikingo”—a 25-year-old professional boxer trained by ... more

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Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada
Cartels August 12, 2026

Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada

A chase that took place this Tuesday night in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada ... more

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Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley
Cartels August 12, 2026

Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley

State and federal authorities arrested Felipe de Jesús—known as "El Canelo"—in the ... more

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“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco “Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco
Cartels August 11, 2026

“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco

Lourdes Yhoana ‘N’ and Héctor Esaith ‘N’—mother and son linked to the ... more

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The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million
Cartels August 11, 2026

The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million

One led the gunmen; the other handled the money. Julio César Montero ... more

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