Category: Cartels
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Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months
Cartels May 14, 2026

Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months

The heat hangs heavy and leaden near the ocean’s edge. Hours pass; ... more

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Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You” Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”
Cartels May 31, 2026

Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”

A narco-banner displayed in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, contained threats ... more

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American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border
Cartels June 13, 2026

American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border

Low-income or financially troubled American women were recruited in 2023 by members ... more

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Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada
Cartels July 6, 2026

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ ... more

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The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts
Cartels July 19, 2026

The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts

Joaquín Guzmán Loera is distressed. Or at least, that is what he ... more

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Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive
Cartels August 24, 2026

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas was found alive on the night of Sunday, ... more

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Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals
Cartels September 24, 2026

Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals

Miguel Sánchez Altamirano (Morena), the mayor of Juchitán de Zaragoza, was arrested ... more

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“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested. “Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.
Cartels October 23, 2026

“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.

Personnel from the National Guard’s Special Reaction and Intervention Force and the ... more

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