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From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX
Cartels October 1, 2026

From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX

On September 30, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) updated the ... more

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War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools
Cartels October 12, 2026

War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools

It was around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, when bursts ... more

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Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide
Cartels October 21, 2026

Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) has executed ... more

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Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels May 26, 2025

Julio César Chávez is “afraid” of returning to live in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Julio César Chávez González confessed his fear of the city where he ... more

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Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’ Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’
Cartels June 3, 2025

Setback for Anabel Hernández: Violeta Vizcarra Wins Lawsuit Over Book ‘Las Señoras del Narco’

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) ruled that the publishing house ... more

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Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia. Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia.
Cartels June 12, 2025

Sicarios from Central America have seen opportunity in Mexico. Now they’re coming from Colombia.

Mexican drug cartels continue to use foreign mercenaries to recruit them into ... more

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8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured 8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured
Cartels June 25, 2025

8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured

An armed group massacred eight people and seriously injured 12 more at ... more

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Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested
Cartels July 10, 2025

Betillo Guerrero, a corrido singer linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested

Christian Alberto Muñoz, originally from Navojoa, Sonora, and known in the world ... more

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Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz
Cartels July 26, 2025

Third person allegedly responsible for the murder of teacher Irma Hernández arrested in Veracruz

The Veracruz State Attorney General's Office reported that it arrested Jeana Paola ... more

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Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers” Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers”
Cartels August 15, 2025

Self-defense groups in Michoacán eliminated as “narco-traffickers”

The self-defense groups that emerged in Michoacán to confront the cartels have ... more

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La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States
Cartels August 20, 2025

La Adictiva Loses Work Visa to Perform in the United States

La Adictiva is another band affected by the lack of a work ... more

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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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