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Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd” Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”
Cartels April 22, 2026

Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”

The statement made by César Jáuregui Moreno, Attorney General of Chihuahua,—claiming that ... more

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Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive
Cartels May 30, 2026

Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive

After nearly nine years missing, Merari Olea Varela has been located alive. ... more

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Veracruz is once again the epicenter of violence against the press. Veracruz is once again the epicenter of violence against the press.
Cartels June 13, 2026

Veracruz is once again the epicenter of violence against the press.

Veracruz remains the undisputed champion of one thing: the state with the ... more

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Clashes involving explosives and weapons keep residents of La Cofradía, Mazatlán, on high alert Clashes involving explosives and weapons keep residents of La Cofradía, Mazatlán, on high alert
Cartels August 23, 2026

Clashes involving explosives and weapons keep residents of La Cofradía, Mazatlán, on high alert

Residents of the La Cofradía community in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, experienced tense moments ... more

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U.S. Requested Extradition of “El Kado” Prior to His Capture in Yucatán U.S. Requested Extradition of “El Kado” Prior to His Capture in Yucatán
Cartels October 23, 2026

U.S. Requested Extradition of “El Kado” Prior to His Capture in Yucatán

An international extradition proceeding is currently underway against Héctor Manuel Gil García—alias ... more

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‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison ‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison
Cartels October 18, 2026

‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison

Iván ‘N’—known as ‘El Cromo’—will remain in pretrial detention. He is the ... more

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US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues
Cartels May 5, 2026

US Demands Arrest of Criminal Leaders from Mexico to Continue Cooperation on Drug Trafficking Issues

The United States is conditioning its cooperation with Mexico on drug trafficking ... more

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11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged 11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged
Cartels June 17, 2026

11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced that formal proceedings have been initiated ... more

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Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes
Cartels June 24, 2026

Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes

Jesús Javier Martínez de los Ángeles, a member of the criminal group ... more

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BTS Draws 50,000 Fans During Visit to Claudia Sheinbaum BTS Draws 50,000 Fans During Visit to Claudia Sheinbaum
Cartels May 7, 2026

BTS Draws 50,000 Fans During Visit to Claudia Sheinbaum

BTS visited the National Palace alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum, drawing nearly 50,000 ... more

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“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor “El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor
Cartels May 13, 2026

“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Querétaro announced the execution ... more

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‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case ‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case
Cartels May 30, 2026

‘Cerditos Rosas’ in Sinaloa Crimes Revive Mystery Linked to Valeria Márquez Case

Four recent violent incidents in Culiacán, Sinaloa—unofficially linked to the territorial dispute ... more

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Cartels May 2, 2026

Rocha Moya requested a leave of absence as governor of Sinaloa: "I ... more

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