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The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’ The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’
Cartels September 2, 2025

The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’

Narcoculture took root differently in eastern Mexico. While tubas and guitars accompanied ... more

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‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody ‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody
Cartels September 10, 2025

‘El Marro,’ ‘Don Rodo,’ and Félix Gallardo: The Latest High-Profile Kingpins in Mexican Custody

With the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum to the Mexican presidency, time has ... more

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Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive
Cartels September 22, 2025

Colombian artists B-King and Regio Clown disappear in Mexico; Petro asks for help finding them alive

In Mexico, two Colombian musicians have been reported missing. They traveled to ... more

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Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State
Cartels September 28, 2025

Boss of a Michoacana Family Arrested in Mexico State

Two men were arrested in the municipality of Jilotepec, State of Mexico, ... more

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‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán ‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán
Cartels October 10, 2025

‘Llanero,’ a lemon grower extortionist arrested in Michoacán

Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch announced the arrest ... more

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Trump blasts Mexico’s Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels Trump blasts Mexico’s Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels
Cartels May 5, 2025

Trump blasts Mexico’s Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels

President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his ... more

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Who killed Valeria Márquez? The C5 (National Police) recorded the assassins’ escape Who killed Valeria Márquez? The C5 (National Police) recorded the assassins’ escape
Cartels May 20, 2025

Who killed Valeria Márquez? The C5 (National Police) recorded the assassins’ escape

Authorities in Jalisco claim to have key videos in the investigation into ... more

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Pablo Edwin Huerta, ‘El Flaquito,’ Leader of the Tijuana Cartel Arrested Pablo Edwin Huerta, ‘El Flaquito,’ Leader of the Tijuana Cartel Arrested
Cartels June 17, 2025

Pablo Edwin Huerta, ‘El Flaquito,’ Leader of the Tijuana Cartel Arrested

The Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) of the Attorney General's ... more

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Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location
Cartels July 16, 2025

Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, left the Chicago ... more

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US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG
Cartels August 1, 2025

US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG

The US government formally charged a Bulgarian citizen, a Kenyan citizen, a ... more

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Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’ Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’
Cartels August 11, 2025

Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’

Faced with siege from Mexican authorities, the cartels have transformed their synthetic ... more

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‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight ‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight
Cartels August 17, 2025

‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight

The murder of Camilo Ochoa Delgado, known as 'El Alucín,' has once ... more

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Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety? Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety?
Cartels August 25, 2025

Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety?

The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings against Julio César Chávez Jr., son ... more

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Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured
Cartels September 5, 2025

Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured

An armed attack in the municipal seat of La Concordia, Sinaloa, left ... more

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Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum
Cartels September 15, 2025

Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum

The municipality of Uruapan, Michoacán, is facing a new escalation of violence ... more

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Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico
Cartels September 23, 2025

Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico

B King was found dead days after being reported missing. The Colombian ... more

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The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment
Cartels October 2, 2025

The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment

Beatriz Uscanga's life changed forever on September 4, 2025. That day, at ... more