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Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán
Cartels August 19, 2026

Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán

During an operation conducted this Wednesday against Heraclio Guerrero Martínez—alias "El Tío ... more

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A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event. A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.
Cartels September 9, 2026

A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.

Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero representing the ... more

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Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here
Cartels April 27, 2026

Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, ... more

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Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave
Cartels June 19, 2026

Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave

Personnel from the National Guard and the State of Mexico’s Secretariat of ... more

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One dead, two injured in another armed attack in Mazatlán One dead, two injured in another armed attack in Mazatlán
Cartels July 18, 2026

One dead, two injured in another armed attack in Mazatlán

One person died and two were injured in a new armed attack ... more

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“Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured “Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured
Cartels July 26, 2026

“Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured

On July 25, the Guerrero State Attorney General's Office (FGE) announced the ... more

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‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa ‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels September 22, 2026

‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Jesús Antonio 'N', alias El Peli, a relevant operator of Genaro Aarón ... more

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Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S. Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S.
Cartels May 7, 2026

Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto, a High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Sentenced in the U.S.

Emmanuel Martimiano León Soto—a man originally from Mexico identified as a high-ranking ... more

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Navy Dismantles “Los Mayos” Narco-Camp in Elota, Sinaloa Navy Dismantles “Los Mayos” Narco-Camp in Elota, Sinaloa
Cartels May 13, 2026

Navy Dismantles “Los Mayos” Narco-Camp in Elota, Sinaloa

The Secretariat of the Navy dismantled a narco-camp belonging to organized crime ... more

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Thousands of roses and an apparent message from family: images of “El Mencho’s” grave on Father’s Day Thousands of roses and an apparent message from family: images of “El Mencho’s” grave on Father’s Day
Cartels June 21, 2026

Thousands of roses and an apparent message from family: images of “El Mencho’s” grave on Father’s Day

Thousands of red roses, rooster figurines, and ribbons bearing messages of love ... more

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Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels
Cartels August 6, 2026

Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar (2021–2025) stated on Wednesday that ... more

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Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive
Cartels April 13, 2026

Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, ... more

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