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Harfuch Confirms Capture of “El Mantecas,” Leader of a Beltrán Leyva Faction in Sinaloa Harfuch Confirms Capture of “El Mantecas,” Leader of a Beltrán Leyva Faction in Sinaloa
Cartels January 19, 2026

Harfuch Confirms Capture of “El Mantecas,” Leader of a Beltrán Leyva Faction in Sinaloa

The head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar ... more

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The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel
Cartels January 27, 2026

The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel

The investigation into Sunday's massacre in Salamanca, Guanajuato, in central Mexico, points ... more

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This is how a tequila brand sued the mayor of Tequila for millions in bribes This is how a tequila brand sued the mayor of Tequila for millions in bribes
Cartels February 6, 2026

This is how a tequila brand sued the mayor of Tequila for millions in bribes

In the early morning hours of February 5, state security forces implemented ... more

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A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded. A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded.
Cartels March 2, 2026

A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded.

On Monday morning, the remains of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” ... more

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US seizes 3 million fentanyl pills, the largest amount in history US seizes 3 million fentanyl pills, the largest amount in history
Cartels May 6, 2025

US seizes 3 million fentanyl pills, the largest amount in history

US authorities arrested six alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel and seized ... more

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The Story Behind “El Cocinero,” the Chef Who Cooked for the Arellano Félix Cartel The Story Behind “El Cocinero,” the Chef Who Cooked for the Arellano Félix Cartel
Cartels May 29, 2025

The Story Behind “El Cocinero,” the Chef Who Cooked for the Arellano Félix Cartel

Fausto Soto Miller, known as "El Chef" or "El Cocinero," has been ... more

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Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrested in Los Angeles for Ties to the Sinaloa Cartel Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrested in Los Angeles for Ties to the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels July 3, 2025

Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrested in Los Angeles for Ties to the Sinaloa Cartel

Julio César Chávez Carrasco, 39, son of former boxing champion Julio César ... more

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Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers
Cartels August 11, 2025

Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers

“We're in exactly the same situation as on August 11, 2023, because ... more

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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

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Sicario Shoot Teacher in Front of Family After Navolato Resort Attack Sicario Shoot Teacher in Front of Family After Navolato Resort Attack
Cartels September 15, 2025

Sicario Shoot Teacher in Front of Family After Navolato Resort Attack

A family afternoon in the port of Altata, Navolato, turned tragic when ... more