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US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’ US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’
Cartels July 8, 2026

US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’

US authorities have filed charges of narco-terrorism and providing material support to ... more

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CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again
Cartels July 15, 2026

CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again

Four videos in six and a half months, a very long list ... more

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“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010 “El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010
Cartels July 21, 2026

“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010

The life sentence handed down to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the ... more

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Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula
Cartels August 9, 2026

Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula

Police and military authorities arrested gang member Remberto Ismael Colindres this Saturday ... more

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DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy
Cartels August 19, 2026

DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, and ... more

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DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos
Cartels August 30, 2026

DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole congratulated the Secretary of Security ... more

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US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days
Cartels September 18, 2026

US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days

José Antonio Castro Meza, a US citizen, has been missing in Sinaloa ... more

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Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear. Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.
Cartels September 29, 2026

Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.

A joint operation involving personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen ... more

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Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers
Cartels October 11, 2026

Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers

Julieta Ramírez Padilla, Morena’s coordinator in Baja California and a hopeful for ... more

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“Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative “Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative
Cartels October 28, 2026

“Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) killed Jesús González Peñuelas, ... more

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Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar and Julión Álvarez singing corridos at a palenque Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar and Julión Álvarez singing corridos at a palenque
Cartels May 13, 2025

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar and Julión Álvarez singing corridos at a palenque

Internet users revived the controversial images to draw a possible criminal connection ... more

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“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns “We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns
Cartels May 25, 2025

“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, asserted that her government will not allow ... more

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‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua ‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua

Los Tucanes de Tijuana are in the midst of controversy after their ... more

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Valeria Márquez’s father accused of ransacking his daughter’s home Valeria Márquez’s father accused of ransacking his daughter’s home
Cartels June 10, 2025

Valeria Márquez’s father accused of ransacking his daughter’s home

The murder of Valeria Márquez, who was only 23 years old and ... more

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