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The reign of ‘El Silencio,’ a high-level leader of the CJNG in Guanajuato and Michoacán, is coming to an end. The reign of ‘El Silencio,’ a high-level leader of the CJNG in Guanajuato and Michoacán, is coming to an end.
Cartels September 25, 2025

The reign of ‘El Silencio,’ a high-level leader of the CJNG in Guanajuato and Michoacán, is coming to an end.

Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch, reported ... more

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The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger” The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”
Cartels May 18, 2026

The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”

The recent decision by federal judge William P. Dimitrouleas to deny “compassionate ... more

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The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons
Cartels July 13, 2026

The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons

The U.S. government secured agreements from Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquín Guzmán ... more

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The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million
Cartels August 11, 2026

The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million

One led the gunmen; the other handled the money. Julio César Montero ... more

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The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend
Cartels June 10, 2026

The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend

An X (formerly Twitter) account sparked controversy by posting a previously unseen ... more

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The next DEA chief, a hater of AMLO and linked to the Allende massacre The next DEA chief, a hater of AMLO and linked to the Allende massacre
Cartels May 23, 2025

The next DEA chief, a hater of AMLO and linked to the Allende massacre

Terrance C. Cole, or Terry Cole as everyone calls him, is Donald ... more

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The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she? The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she?
Cartels April 2, 2026

The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she?

In the final stretch of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes's life, "El Mencho," the ... more

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The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured. The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.
Cartels January 13, 2026

The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.

'Mexico City authorities executed an arrest warrant for criminal association against Sergio ... more

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The Million-Dollar Reward Offered by the US for Juan Carlos Valencia, Heir to ‘El Mencho’ The Million-Dollar Reward Offered by the US for Juan Carlos Valencia, Heir to ‘El Mencho’
Cartels April 3, 2026

The Million-Dollar Reward Offered by the US for Juan Carlos Valencia, Heir to ‘El Mencho’

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) experienced a shift in its leadership ... more

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The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez
Cartels July 6, 2025

The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez

Amid the spotlight currently shining on Julio César Chávez Jr., who faces ... more

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The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada
Cartels March 20, 2026

The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada

The arrest and subsequent release of Mónica del Rosario Zambada Niebla, daughter ... more

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