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“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán “The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán
Cartels August 10, 2026

“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán

In September 2022, influencer César Gastélum appeared on the podcast *Los Mafia*, ... more

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Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator
Cartels September 10, 2026

Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator

On Wednesday, the FBI’s "Most Wanted" account on the social media platform ... more

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From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels October 1, 2026

From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel

Inhouse Concerts and Shows, a promoter that brought Christian Nodal, Ricky Martin ... more

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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel
Cartels October 30, 2026

DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel

Terry Cole, a director at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has ... more

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El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Cartels May 24, 2025

El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Damaso López Serrano, known as El Mini Lic, former leader of the ... more

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Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation
Cartels June 9, 2025

Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation

On May 6, nine foreigners were arrested in the Tierra Caliente region ... more

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José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US
Cartels June 20, 2025

José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US

José González Valencia, alias El Chepa, one of the leaders and founders ... more

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US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada
Cartels August 5, 2025

US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada

Ismael El Mayo Zambada will not face the death penalty in the ... more

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Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed
Cartels August 13, 2025

Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed

Mexican authorities released the first videos detailing the operation in which 26 ... more

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Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training
Cartels August 19, 2025

Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training

The Ministry of Defense has reinforced the Sinaloa police force with special ... more

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Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths
Cartels August 30, 2025

Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths

In addition to YouTube, with its Super Chat and Super Stickers tools, ... more

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