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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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US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit
Cartels July 28, 2026

US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned over 50 individuals and ... more

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Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels April 19, 2026

Two Members of “Los Chapitos” Arrested Following Raids in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Two members of the Sinaloa Cartel—specifically from the "Los Chapitos" faction—were arrested ... more

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Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels April 28, 2026

Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa

Violence in Culiacán, Sinaloa, reached a critical point on the night of ... more

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Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada
Cartels May 5, 2026

Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada

Diana Toro Díaz, identified by U.S. authorities as a financial operative for ... 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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Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán
Cartels April 26, 2026

Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán

El Chapo does not speak, but he certainly writes. More than once, ... more

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Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones
Cartels June 2, 2026

Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate this Tuesday ... more

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“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum. “I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.
Cartels June 10, 2026

“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.

Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna—accused of participating in a criminal network ... more

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“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured “El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured
Cartels July 16, 2026

“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured

Fernando de Jesús Ortiz Ávalos—alias "El Doctor" and an alleged operative for ... more

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