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What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US? What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US?
Cartels June 1, 2026

What Happened to ‘El Cholo Iván,’ ‘El Chapo’s’ Right-Hand Man Who Is Facing Justice in the US?

Among the many photographs of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, one stands out: ... more

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From posing in a photo with Cuauhtémoc Blanco to his capture: the criminal life of ‘La Tripa’ From posing in a photo with Cuauhtémoc Blanco to his capture: the criminal life of ‘La Tripa’
Cartels June 9, 2026

From posing in a photo with Cuauhtémoc Blanco to his capture: the criminal life of ‘La Tripa’

Homero Figueroa Meza, alias La Tripa, identified by authorities as the leader ... more

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Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated
Cartels June 29, 2026

Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated

Apolonio Álvarez Montes, who served as mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, was shot ... more

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U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons
Cartels July 6, 2026

U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has reaffirmed the multi-million dollar reward offered ... more

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US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels September 15, 2026

US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

A US citizen identified as Steve “N,” aged approximately 45, was shot ... more

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ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid
Cartels April 15, 2026

ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid

The United States Embassy reported this Tuesday that the US government maintains ... more

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They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez
Cartels May 16, 2026

They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez

Family members, civil society organizations, and Ríodoce demanded that the Mexican government ... more

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Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network
Cartels June 3, 2026

Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network

A Mexican woman, Iris Adrianna Amador García, was sentenced to 15 years ... more

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The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend
Cartels June 10, 2026

The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend

An X (formerly Twitter) account sparked controversy by posting a previously unseen ... more

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Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled
Cartels June 17, 2026

Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled

The Guanajuato State Attorney General's Office (FGE) announced the dismantling of a ... more

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