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No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords
Cartels June 24, 2026

No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords

Los Chapitos—the Sinaloa Cartel’s last major kingpins known by name—have operated for ... more

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“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán “The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán
Cartels August 10, 2026

“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán

In September 2022, influencer César Gastélum appeared on the podcast *Los Mafia*, ... more

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From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels October 1, 2026

From Christian Nodal to Marc Anthony: US sanctions concert promoter for links to La Mayiza of the Sinaloa Cartel

Inhouse Concerts and Shows, a promoter that brought Christian Nodal, Ricky Martin ... more

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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Cartels July 29, 2026

Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

A joint operation carried out by the Inter-institutional Group resulted in the ... more

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Marina del Pilar Will Not Leave the Baja California Government: The U.S. Revoked Her Visa Marina del Pilar Will Not Leave the Baja California Government: The U.S. Revoked Her Visa
Cartels May 13, 2026

Marina del Pilar Will Not Leave the Baja California Government: The U.S. Revoked Her Visa

Speculation regarding a leave of absence for Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, ... more

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The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1 The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1
Cartels August 2, 2026

The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1

New images allegedly showing Mexican influencer and beauty entrepreneur Valeria Márquez with ... more

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The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million
Cartels August 11, 2026

The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million

One led the gunmen; the other handled the money. Julio César Montero ... more

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