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The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago
Cartels November 9, 2025

The young man who killed Carlos Manzo had been recruited years ago

The recent death of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, has highlighted ... more

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Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels November 17, 2025

Influencer “El Jerry” Shot Dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 16, the city of Culiacán was ... more

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Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder
Cartels November 29, 2025

Michoacán Attorney General Denies Torture of “El Licenciado,” Suspected Mastermind of Carlos Manzo’s Murder

During a press conference, Carlos Torres Piña, Attorney General of Michoacán, asserted ... more

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Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant
Cartels December 9, 2025

Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández (2014-2022), released last week in the ... more

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“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities “El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities
Cartels December 19, 2025

“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities

US authorities identified Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez Ochoa, alias “El Guacho,” as the ... more

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Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival
Cartels February 3, 2026

Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival

Nearly four months after the disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván Valenzuela in ... more

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Grecia Quiroz Denounces Attempted Political Impeachment Against Her Months After Carlos Manzo’s Murder Grecia Quiroz Denounces Attempted Political Impeachment Against Her Months After Carlos Manzo’s Murder
Cartels February 15, 2026

Grecia Quiroz Denounces Attempted Political Impeachment Against Her Months After Carlos Manzo’s Murder

The mayor of Uruapan, Grecia Quiroz, publicly denounced what she called an ... more

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Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels April 19, 2026

Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Two members of the Sinaloa Cartel—specifically from the "Los Chapitos" faction—were arrested ... more

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Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels April 28, 2026

Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa

Violence in Culiacán, Sinaloa, reached a critical point on the night of ... more

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Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada
Cartels May 5, 2026

Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada

Diana Toro Díaz, identified by U.S. authorities as a financial operative for ... more

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Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months
Cartels May 14, 2026

Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months

The heat hangs heavy and leaden near the ocean’s edge. Hours pass; ... more

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Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You” Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”
Cartels May 31, 2026

Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”

A narco-banner displayed in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, contained threats ... more

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