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Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz
Cartels January 12, 2026

Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz

The disappearance of Wendy Arantxa Portilla Ramos and Karime Monserrat Murrieta Reséndiz ... more

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The Sinaloa Cartel is the most affected by extraditions to the US. The Sinaloa Cartel is the most affected by extraditions to the US.
Cartels January 21, 2026

The Sinaloa Cartel is the most affected by extraditions to the US.

The transfer of Mexican prisoners to the United States during the current ... more

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“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died. “El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.
Cartels January 29, 2026

“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.

Rubén Granados Vargas, known as “El Nene” and leader of the Los ... more

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Who is El Nito, found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US? Who is El Nito, found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US?
Cartels February 8, 2026

Who is El Nito, found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US?

Sajid Emilio Quintero Navidad, alias “El Nito,” has pleaded guilty in a ... more

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Who was El Mencho? The powerful drug lord killed in Mexico Who was El Mencho? The powerful drug lord killed in Mexico
Cartels February 22, 2026

Who was El Mencho? The powerful drug lord killed in Mexico

  he death of Los Angeles drug lord El Mencho marks a defining ... more

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Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico
Cartels March 19, 2026

Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported on Wednesday, March 18, the arrest ... more

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Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American
Cartels April 1, 2026

Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American

Christopher Landau, former US Ambassador to Mexico and current Assistant Secretary of ... more

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Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl
Cartels April 25, 2026

Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl

Jenny, 47, and Nohemí, 9—both originally from Puebla—sustained injuries during an armed ... 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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“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán “El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán
Cartels June 2, 2026

“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán

Gabriel Nicolás “N,” alias “El Gabito” or “El 80”—identified as a leader ... 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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Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada
Cartels June 29, 2026

Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada

Members of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) missing persons search unit ... 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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