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“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco “Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco
Cartels September 29, 2025

“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco

Mexican security forces arrested Gustavo Botello Rodríguez, alias Viejón, the alleged leader ... more

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This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered. This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.
Cartels October 11, 2025

This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.

Argentine singer and songwriter Fede Dorcaz was murdered during an armed attack ... more

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With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’ With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’
Cartels October 22, 2025

With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’

The security strategy in Chiapas has entered a new phase to locate ... more

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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event
Cartels November 1, 2025

Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event

The mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, was killed in an armed attack ... more

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More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico
Cartels November 11, 2025

More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico

“How is it possible that we’re receiving more support from a criminal ... more

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Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre
Cartels November 22, 2025

Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre

The arrest of two alleged perpetrators in the massacre of two families ... more

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3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network 3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network
Cartels May 7, 2025

3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network

Federal agents dismantle one of the most dangerous fentanyl trafficking operations in ... more

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Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo
Cartels May 29, 2025

Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo

After more than 70 hours of searching for the five members of ... more

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This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated
Cartels June 18, 2025

This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated

On February 23, 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the sentencing ... more

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US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking
Cartels July 4, 2025

US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking

Julio César Chávez Jr., son of Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez, was ... more

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“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan “El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan
Cartels July 16, 2025

“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan

The Municipal Police of Zapopan, Jalisco, arrested alleged drug trafficker Diego Abel ... more

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To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta
Cartels August 4, 2025

To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta

Israel Vallarta was released from the Altiplano prison in the State of ... more

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‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured ‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured
Cartels August 18, 2025

‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured

Federal agents assigned to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, recaptured Ulises "N," alias "El Fayuca" ... more

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Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison
Cartels September 16, 2025

Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison

Singer Natanael Cano is being investigated for allegedly hosting a party inside ... more