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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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Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World? Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?
Cartels August 13, 2026

Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán became one of the world's most notorious drug ... more

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Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl. Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.
Cartels August 23, 2026

Hitmen entered a golf course in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and executed a businessman identified as Saúl.

A man, approximately 40 years old, was executed this Thursday afternoon after ... more

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From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate
Cartels September 23, 2026

From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate

In August, the cell led by Heraclio Guerrero Martínez—known as "El Tío ... more

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Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels October 4, 2026

Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Federal forces discovered a shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, following ... more

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Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith
Cartels October 23, 2026

Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith

Arturo Beltrán Leyva—a key leader of the criminal organization that bore his ... more

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Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar
Cartels May 14, 2025

Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar

Amidst the rise of official restrictions against corridos and amid the controversy ... more

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‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac ‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac
Cartels June 3, 2025

‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac

Suspected La Familia Michoacana boss shot alongside companion as violence escalates in ... more

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El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness
Cartels June 12, 2025

El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness

The procedural hearing for Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, ... more

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This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard” This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”
Cartels August 6, 2025

This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”

Once again, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, managed to evade Mexican ... more

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Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales
Cartels August 14, 2025

Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales

Federal, state, and municipal forces arrested eight members of a criminal group ... more

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Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández
Cartels August 20, 2025

Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández

One of the alleged perpetrators of the torture and murder of Irma ... more

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