Category: Cartels
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Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later
Cartels August 3, 2026

Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later

Julio César Arredondo Bojórquez, a 21-year-old architecture student, left his job at ... more

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Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada
Cartels August 12, 2026

Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest of Armed Civilians in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada

A chase that took place this Tuesday night in Mazatlán’s Zona Dorada ... more

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Who is Yanet “N,” the U.S. citizen accused of trafficking weapons for the Sinaloa Cartel? Who is Yanet “N,” the U.S. citizen accused of trafficking weapons for the Sinaloa Cartel?
Cartels September 13, 2026

Who is Yanet “N,” the U.S. citizen accused of trafficking weapons for the Sinaloa Cartel?

Yanet “N,” a 21-year-old U.S. citizen, came under federal investigation after Mexican ... more

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‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested ‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested
Cartels October 4, 2026

‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested

Luis Adán 'N'—known as 'Isac' or '500'—a key associate of Franklin Ernesto ... 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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What is “El Niño de la Tuna” about? The song dedicated to El Chapo Guzmán that Emma Coronel sang in the US What is “El Niño de la Tuna” about? The song dedicated to El Chapo Guzmán that Emma Coronel sang in the US
Cartels September 27, 2026

What is “El Niño de la Tuna” about? The song dedicated to El Chapo Guzmán that Emma Coronel sang in the US

Emma Coronel Aispuro has once again appeared alongside figures from the worlds ... more

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Durango Operation Aimed to Apprehend Iván Archivaldo, Not “El Guano,” Claims Jesús Lemus Durango Operation Aimed to Apprehend Iván Archivaldo, Not “El Guano,” Claims Jesús Lemus
Cartels April 27, 2026

Durango Operation Aimed to Apprehend Iván Archivaldo, Not “El Guano,” Claims Jesús Lemus

The operation in Durango—which culminated in the arrest of the right-hand man ... 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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Clandestine Training Center and Crematorium Discovered in Lagos de Moreno Clandestine Training Center and Crematorium Discovered in Lagos de Moreno
Cartels May 18, 2026

Clandestine Training Center and Crematorium Discovered in Lagos de Moreno

A site used as a clandestine training center and crematorium was discovered ... more

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Armed Attack by Knights Templar Leaves Five Dead and Two Injured in Zamora, Michoacán Armed Attack by Knights Templar Leaves Five Dead and Two Injured in Zamora, Michoacán
Cartels June 3, 2026

Armed Attack by Knights Templar Leaves Five Dead and Two Injured in Zamora, Michoacán

An armed attack in the municipality of Zamora, Michoacán, left five people ... more

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Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora
Cartels July 22, 2026

Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora

The Sinaloa-based company Forrajes El Barrio denied any liability following the seizure ... more

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