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Operations to Capture La Mayiza Increase Operations to Capture La Mayiza Increase
Cartels March 12, 2026

Operations to Capture La Mayiza Increase

The United States government is tightening its net around criminal leaders operating ... more

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Ninth Miner Kidnapped in Concordia, Sinaloa, Identified Ninth Miner Kidnapped in Concordia, Sinaloa, Identified
Cartels April 6, 2026

Ninth Miner Kidnapped in Concordia, Sinaloa, Identified

The Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver has confirmed the identification of the ... more

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Sinaloa Cartel: American Sentenced to Life in Prison for Using Women to Distribute Methamphetamine Sinaloa Cartel: American Sentenced to Life in Prison for Using Women to Distribute Methamphetamine
Cartels April 20, 2026

Sinaloa Cartel: American Sentenced to Life in Prison for Using Women to Distribute Methamphetamine

U.S. authorities announced the life sentence handed down to Jimenez James Love, ... more

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“El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes “El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes
Cartels April 28, 2026

“El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes

Last Monday, it was announced that Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero" (The ... more

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The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case
Cartels May 6, 2026

The U.S. Investigation into Rocha Moya Stems Directly from the “Los Chapitos” Case

The indictment against Mexican politician Rubén Rocha Moya—accusing him of collaborating with ... more

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Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced
Cartels May 13, 2026

Attacks by ‘Los Ardillos’ in Chilapa Reportedly Leave Over 1,300 Displaced

Residents originally from Alcozacán, in the municipality of Chilapa de Álvarez, have ... more

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“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake” “El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”
Cartels May 20, 2026

“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”

Gerardo Rincón Flores, the lawyer representing Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in Mexico, ... more

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“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured “El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured
Cartels June 6, 2026

“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has captured Juan Carlos "N," alias "El ... more

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El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known
Cartels June 12, 2026

El Chapo Guzmán asks Claudia Sheinbaum for help in a new letter: Make her address known

According to reporting by Debate on June 11, 2026, Joaquín “El Chapo” ... more

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Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa
Cartels July 5, 2026

Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa

A preliminary death toll of 11 people resulted from a clash between ... more

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US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson stated that bilateral security cooperation between ... more

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With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 24, 2026

With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada

Since September 14, 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been registered with ... more

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Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California
Cartels August 20, 2026

Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California

Mexican authorities seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills—equivalent to 4 million doses—in ... more

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