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Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict
Cartels October 19, 2026

Palenque Culiacán 2026: Artists Linked to *Narcocorridos* to Perform Amidst the Sinaloa Cartel Conflict

After a two-year hiatus, the Palenque Culiacán 2026 will take place from ... more

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“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada “El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels May 2, 2026

“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada

Federal security agents arrested José Porfirio Díaz Medina—alias “El Pío”—in Ahome; he ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos
Cartels July 8, 2026

Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos

Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the death of "El Texas"—identified as a ... more

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“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez “He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez
Cartels July 31, 2026

“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez

The arrest of "El R1"—identified as the alleged mastermind behind the murder ... more

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Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator
Cartels September 10, 2026

Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator

On Wednesday, the FBI’s "Most Wanted" account on the social media platform ... more

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DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel
Cartels October 30, 2026

DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel

Terry Cole, a director at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has ... more

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The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence
Cartels April 19, 2026

The ‘Kiki’ Camarena Case: 40 Years Later, Judge Upholds Life Sentence

After 34 years of imprisonment in a U.S. facility, Javier Vásquez Velasco ... more

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Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima
Cartels May 5, 2026

Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima

In a joint operation, federal and state forces successfully apprehended Lorenzo—known as ... more

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Singer Memo Garza’s tour bus shot at in Puebla; band member injured Singer Memo Garza’s tour bus shot at in Puebla; band member injured
Cartels June 28, 2026

Singer Memo Garza’s tour bus shot at in Puebla; band member injured

The bus carrying the musical group of Memo Garza—former lead singer of ... more

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The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán. The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán.
Cartels August 4, 2026

The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán.

The alert followed the arrest of Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias "Poncho" or "La ... more

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Ovidio Guzmán’s hearing in the U.S. postponed again; now set for April 2027 Ovidio Guzmán’s hearing in the U.S. postponed again; now set for April 2027
Cartels October 15, 2026

Ovidio Guzmán’s hearing in the U.S. postponed again; now set for April 2027

The follow-up hearing in the criminal case against Ovidio Guzmán López—known as ... more

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“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies
Cartels May 14, 2026

“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies

The Sinaloa Cartel is waging a fratricidal war that has left nearly ... more

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