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Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested
Cartels August 19, 2026

Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested

Fausto Corrales—the man who accompanied Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda on the day ... more

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“El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged “El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged
Cartels August 19, 2026

“El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) secured the formal indictment of Adrián "N"—alias ... more

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DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy
Cartels August 19, 2026

DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, and ... more

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Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation
Cartels August 18, 2026

Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation

Tomás Zerón de Lucio, former head of the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC), ... more

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Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia
Cartels August 18, 2026

Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has warned of what it claims is ... more

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Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo
Cartels August 18, 2026

Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo

A fourth body showing signs of violence was found inside the trunk ... more

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Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder
Cartels August 18, 2026

Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson highlighted the arrest in Jalisco on ... more

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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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