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Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place
Cartels March 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place

One week after the violence following the federal operation in which Nemesio ... more

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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán
Cartels April 29, 2026

Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán

The initial narrative surrounding the tragic incident in the Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood ... more

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‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos ‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos
Cartels May 6, 2026

‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos

Federal authorities, in coordination with the Government of Morelos, have arrested eight ... more

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FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him
Cartels May 28, 2026

FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him

Federal prosecutors say Irving Froilán León Alvarado worked inside Los Chapitos’ security ... more

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DHS denies that Alfonso Durazo and Américo Villarreal hold special permits to enter the U.S. DHS denies that Alfonso Durazo and Américo Villarreal hold special permits to enter the U.S.
Cartels June 8, 2026

DHS denies that Alfonso Durazo and Américo Villarreal hold special permits to enter the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied that Alfonso Durazo, Governor ... more

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Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo
Cartels June 19, 2026

Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo

Two Mexican nationals were arrested in Medellín, Colombia, after being identified as ... more

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Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele
Cartels May 2, 2025

Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele

While thousands of innocent people remain incarcerated in inhumane conditions in the ... more

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Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel
Cartels May 17, 2025

Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel

The Armed Forces killed 12 alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation ... more

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Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US? Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?
Cartels May 28, 2025

Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?

Amid a tense climate for regional Mexican musicians seeking to enter the ... more

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