Category: Cartels
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“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade “El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade

Chiapas authorities say a judicially authorized operation in Acala led to El ... more

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“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested “El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested

Authorities say fugitive El Meny Carranza was killed and four people arrested ... more

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“El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols “El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols

Puebla police and Navy personnel detained David “N,” known as El Armadillo, ... 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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Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith
Cartels October 23, 2026

Rosaries, Santería, and a Cuban spiritual advisor: Arturo Beltrán Leyva’s “à la carte” faith

Arturo Beltrán Leyva—a key leader of the criminal organization that bore his ... 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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Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck. Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck.
Cartels October 22, 2026

Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck.

Three Guatemalan nationals and one Mexican were arrested at a border inspection ... more

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Alleged Los Cromos Leader Ivan “N” Known as “El Cromo” is formally charged in federal court Alleged Los Cromos Leader Ivan “N” Known as “El Cromo” is formally charged in federal court
Cartels October 22, 2026

Alleged Los Cromos Leader Ivan “N” Known as “El Cromo” is formally charged in federal court

Alleged Los Cromos leader Iván “El Cromo” faces federal firearms and drug ... more

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U.S. Justice System Sentences Drug-Trafficking Money Launderer to Nine Years in Prison U.S. Justice System Sentences Drug-Trafficking Money Launderer to Nine Years in Prison
Cartels October 22, 2026

U.S. Justice System Sentences Drug-Trafficking Money Launderer to Nine Years in Prison

On October 21, 2026, a federal court in the Western District of ... more

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CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.” CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”
Cartels October 21, 2026

CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”

In the municipality of Jerez, Zacatecas, messages circulated via channels linked to ... more

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Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide
Cartels October 21, 2026

Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) has executed ... more

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Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S. Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S.
Cartels October 21, 2026

Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S.

Emma Coronel, wife of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, confirmed during a live ... more

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