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US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers
Cartels April 16, 2026

US vs. Los Chapitos: Four Signs Pointing to the Imminent Capture of the Guzmán Salazar Brothers

The U.S. justice system appears to be preparing for the possible capture ... more

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6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas 6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas
Cartels April 27, 2026

6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas

Carrying nearly a ton of cocaine, six foreign nationals were detained while ... 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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Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero
Cartels May 12, 2026

Who Are Los Ardillos: The Criminal Group Displacing Indigenous Communities in Guerrero

The war waged by Los Ardillos against indigenous communities in Guerrero has ... more

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US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos
Cartels June 3, 2026

US Issues Security Alert Due to Violence in Los Cabos

The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana issued a security alert this Tuesday ... more

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“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel “Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels June 10, 2026

“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel

Recent operations launched by federal forces in Baja California Sur appear to ... more

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Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop
Cartels June 23, 2026

Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop

Despite recent incidents of violence in Escuinapa, religious celebrations and other Catholic ... more

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‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed ‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed
Cartels July 1, 2026

‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed

The Fourth District Court for Criminal Matters in Toluca dismissed the *amparo* ... more

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Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch
Cartels July 8, 2026

Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch

Following the abduction and transfer of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ... more

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Councilwoman María Quijada reported out of danger following armed attack in Tecate Councilwoman María Quijada reported out of danger following armed attack in Tecate
Cartels July 15, 2026

Councilwoman María Quijada reported out of danger following armed attack in Tecate

María de Jesús Quijada Maldonado, a Morena party councilwoman for the Tecate ... more

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Ramón Álvarez Ayala, alias “R1″—alleged mastermind behind the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo—arrested Ramón Álvarez Ayala, alias “R1″—alleged mastermind behind the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo—arrested
Cartels July 30, 2026

Ramón Álvarez Ayala, alias “R1″—alleged mastermind behind the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo—arrested

Following months of investigation and a frantic manhunt, the Security Cabinet has ... more

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