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US Targets “El 03”: Raises Reward to $25 Million for New CJNG Leader US Targets “El 03”: Raises Reward to  Million for New CJNG Leader
Cartels August 5, 2026

US Targets “El 03”: Raises Reward to $25 Million for New CJNG Leader

The United States has raised the reward to $25 million for information ... more

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Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know
Cartels August 5, 2026

Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know

The murder of influencer César Gastélum has once again brought attention to ... more

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Influencer César Gastélum Murdered While Live Streaming in Culiacán Influencer César Gastélum Murdered While Live Streaming in Culiacán
Cartels August 5, 2026

Influencer César Gastélum Murdered While Live Streaming in Culiacán

Influencer César Gastélum was murdered last night outside a KFC restaurant, located ... more

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“Poncho la Quiringua,” Leader of the Los Reyes Cartel, Transferred to Altiplano Prison “Poncho la Quiringua,” Leader of the Los Reyes Cartel, Transferred to Altiplano Prison
Cartels August 4, 2026

“Poncho la Quiringua,” Leader of the Los Reyes Cartel, Transferred to Altiplano Prison

Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias "Poncho" or "La Quiringua," identified by Mexican and U.S. ... more

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The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán. The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán.
Cartels August 4, 2026

The U.S. Embassy issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning citizens against traveling to Michoacán.

The alert followed the arrest of Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias "Poncho" or "La ... more

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Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case
Cartels August 4, 2026

Businessman Ricardo Cabezas Talavera reported missing in Zapopan, Jalisco: what is known about the case

The disappearance of Ricardo Cabezas Talavera, a 45-year-old real estate businessman, has ... more

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Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral
Cartels August 3, 2026

Photo of Aldo Rendón with Mónica Zambada, daughter of “El Mayo,” goes viral

A photograph circulating on social media shows stylist Aldo Rendón alongside a ... more

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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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Federal forces arrest 6 alleged members of “Los Deltas” during operations in Zapopan, Jalisco Federal forces arrest 6 alleged members of “Los Deltas” during operations in Zapopan, Jalisco
Cartels August 2, 2026

Federal forces arrest 6 alleged members of “Los Deltas” during operations in Zapopan, Jalisco

Six men linked to the "Los Deltas" criminal cell—identified as an armed ... more

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Alleged co-perpetrator in the femicide of influencer Valeria Márquez captured in Zapopan Alleged co-perpetrator in the femicide of influencer Valeria Márquez captured in Zapopan
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alleged co-perpetrator in the femicide of influencer Valeria Márquez captured in Zapopan

The Jalisco Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of Iván Martín “N,” identified ... more

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Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested

On Saturday, August 1, the Mexican Army arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias “Poncho” ... more

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The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1 The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1
Cartels August 2, 2026

The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1

New images allegedly showing Mexican influencer and beauty entrepreneur Valeria Márquez with ... more

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“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez “He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez
Cartels July 31, 2026

“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez

The arrest of "El R1"—identified as the alleged mastermind behind the murder ... more

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“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa “El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels July 31, 2026

“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy arrested Rosario Fidel Angulo Salazar—alias ... more

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