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Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S. Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S.
Cartels May 7, 2026

Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S.

Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto—a man originally from Mexico identified as a high-ranking ... more

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Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence
Cartels May 7, 2026

Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence

Following social media criticism regarding the support Marcos Eduardo Castro—known as Markitos ... 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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Search Collectives Make Double Discovery of Human Remains in Ensenada Search Collectives Make Double Discovery of Human Remains in Ensenada
Cartels May 6, 2026

Search Collectives Make Double Discovery of Human Remains in Ensenada

Members of the search collective "La Justicia Es Para Todos" (Justice Is ... more

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The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case
Cartels May 6, 2026

The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case

The indictment against Mexican politician Rubén Rocha Moya—accusing him of collaborating with ... more

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Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request
Cartels May 5, 2026

Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request

A post by Emma Coronel—shared via her Instagram Stories—has sparked considerable conversation, ... more

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More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General
Cartels May 5, 2026

More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Sinaloa confirmed that Dámaso ... 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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Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada
Cartels May 5, 2026

Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada

Diana Toro Díaz, identified by U.S. authorities as a financial operative for ... more

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US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues
Cartels May 5, 2026

US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues

The United States is conditioning its cooperation with Mexico on drug trafficking ... more

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“El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction “El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction
Cartels May 4, 2026

“El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, ... more

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Harfuch Denies Rocha Moya Is a Potential Target Following Heightened Personal Security Harfuch Denies Rocha Moya Is a Potential Target Following Heightened Personal Security
Cartels May 4, 2026

Harfuch Denies Rocha Moya Is a Potential Target Following Heightened Personal Security

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection ... more

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Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco
Cartels May 4, 2026

Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco

Three individuals have been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison ... more

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Enrique Inzunza Reappears in Badiraguato; Not Fearing Extradition Enrique Inzunza Reappears in Badiraguato; Not Fearing Extradition
Cartels May 3, 2026

Enrique Inzunza Reappears in Badiraguato; Not Fearing Extradition

Senator Enrique Inzunza Cázarez reappeared this afternoon in Badiraguato, where he announced ... 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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