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US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers
Cartels April 16, 2026

US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers

The U.S. justice system appears to be preparing for the possible capture ... more

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Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero
Cartels May 12, 2026

Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero

The war waged by Los Ardillos against indigenous communities in Guerrero has ... more

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US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos
Cartels June 3, 2026

US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos

The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana issued a security alert this Tuesday ... more

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Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch
Cartels July 8, 2026

Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch

Following the abduction and transfer of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ... more

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U.S. Requests Extradition of Rubén Rocha Moya, SRE Confirms U.S. Requests Extradition of Rubén Rocha Moya, SRE Confirms
Cartels April 29, 2026

U.S. Requests Extradition of Rubén Rocha Moya, SRE Confirms

The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) announced that it has received extradition ... more

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8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion 8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion
Cartels June 18, 2026

8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion

A joint operation between the Secretariat of Public Security and the Chiapas ... more

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Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders
Cartels June 9, 2026

Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders

Violence has escalated in the municipality of Escuinapa, Sinaloa, since the end ... more

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Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI
Cartels July 6, 2026

Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI

Few events in recent history have simultaneously impacted diplomacy, local politics, and ... more

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Guanajuato: US Woman Arrested with Over 59,000 Doses of Cocaine Guanajuato: US Woman Arrested with Over 59,000 Doses of Cocaine
Cartels May 12, 2026

Guanajuato: US Woman Arrested with Over 59,000 Doses of Cocaine

The State Highway Police arrested an American woman who was transporting 59,550 ... more

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US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death
Cartels July 8, 2026

US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death

The United States government has identified Juan Carlos Valencia González—alias "03" or ... more

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‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos ‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos
Cartels May 6, 2026

‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos

Federal authorities, in coordination with the Government of Morelos, have arrested eight ... more

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Nacha Jasso: The First Major Drug Trafficker and Cartel Pioneer Nacha Jasso: The First Major Drug Trafficker and Cartel Pioneer
Cartels May 11, 2026

Nacha Jasso: The First Major Drug Trafficker and Cartel Pioneer

Long before the major cartels came to dominate the country's criminal landscape, ... more

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Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona
Cartels May 15, 2026

Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona

Former Sinaloa Secretary of Public Security Gerardo Mérida was arrested last Monday ... more

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Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa
Cartels June 15, 2026

Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa

Iván Raymundo “N,” alias “El 24,” was arrested by members of the ... more

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The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case
Cartels July 7, 2026

The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case

Mexico is once again sharpening its criticism of the United States and ... more

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6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known 6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known
Cartels June 11, 2026

6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known

Six content creators from Tuxpan, Nayarit, went missing this Wednesday while traveling ... more

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