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Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide
Cartels October 21, 2026

Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) has executed ... more

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Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis
Cartels April 23, 2026

Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis

A production crew entered the safe house where Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán ... more

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Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You” Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”
Cartels May 31, 2026

Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”

A narco-banner displayed in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, contained threats ... more

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American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border
Cartels June 13, 2026

American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border

Low-income or financially troubled American women were recruited in 2023 by members ... more

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Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada
Cartels July 6, 2026

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ ... more

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Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive
Cartels August 24, 2026

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas was found alive on the night of Sunday, ... more

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Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is
Cartels May 11, 2026

Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the whereabouts of Rubén Rocha Moya—the ... more

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‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered
Cartels July 7, 2026

‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered

In the sentencing memorandum submitted by Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García’s defense ... more

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Sinaloa Cartel’s “El 20” Arrested: Linked to “Culiacanazos” and Deaths of Five Soldiers Sinaloa Cartel’s “El 20” Arrested: Linked to “Culiacanazos” and Deaths of Five Soldiers
Cartels July 29, 2026

Sinaloa Cartel’s “El 20” Arrested: Linked to “Culiacanazos” and Deaths of Five Soldiers

On Tuesday, July 28, federal authorities captured Adrián “N”—alias “El 20”—identified by ... 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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16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero 16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero
Cartels September 7, 2026

16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero

The Guerrero State Attorney General's Office (FGE) arrested 16 alleged members of ... more

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