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Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona
Cartels May 15, 2026

Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona

Former Sinaloa Secretary of Public Security Gerardo Mérida was arrested last Monday ... more

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Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa
Cartels June 15, 2026

Military Captures “El 24,” Regional Leader of El Chapo Isidro in Sinaloa

Iván Raymundo “N,” alias “El 24,” was arrested by members of the ... more

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The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case
Cartels July 7, 2026

The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case

Mexico is once again sharpening its criticism of the United States and ... more

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Two federal agents killed in attack, but two kidnapping victims rescued in Veracruz Two federal agents killed in attack, but two kidnapping victims rescued in Veracruz
Cartels September 6, 2026

Two federal agents killed in attack, but two kidnapping victims rescued in Veracruz

Members of organized crime groups attacked personnel from the Secretariat of Security ... more

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6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known 6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known
Cartels June 11, 2026

6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known

Six content creators from Tuxpan, Nayarit, went missing this Wednesday while traveling ... more

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This is the plane that El Chapo’s son used to transport and hand over “Mayo” Zambada in the US. This is the plane that El Chapo’s son used to transport and hand over “Mayo” Zambada in the US.
Cartels July 2, 2026

This is the plane that El Chapo’s son used to transport and hand over “Mayo” Zambada in the US.

"Mayo" Zambada was transported to the United States by Joaquín Guzmán López, ... more

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Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence
Cartels May 7, 2026

Markitos Toys Claims He Would Have Liked to Serve as Interim Governor of Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Leave of Absence

Following social media criticism regarding the support Marcos Eduardo Castro—known as Markitos ... more

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A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda
Cartels June 21, 2026

A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda

For Alba Lucía Castañeda Torres, a 19-year-old Colombian woman, the trip to ... more

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Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation
Cartels June 30, 2026

Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation

Javier Saldaña Almazán, the rector of the Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)—currently ... more

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US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 13, 2026

US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada

After Ismael “Mayo” Zambada García pleaded guilty to various drug trafficking charges, ... more

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Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd” Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”
Cartels April 22, 2026

Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”

The statement made by César Jáuregui Moreno, Attorney General of Chihuahua,—claiming that ... more

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Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive
Cartels May 30, 2026

Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive

After nearly nine years missing, Merari Olea Varela has been located alive. ... more

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