Category: Cartels
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Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location
Cartels July 16, 2025

Ovidio Guzmán Leaves Chicago Prison After Pleading Guilty; He Is Being Held in a Secret Location

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, left the Chicago ... more

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US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG
Cartels August 1, 2025

US charges a Bulgarian and three Africans with supplying weapons and military equipment to the CJNG

The US government formally charged a Bulgarian citizen, a Kenyan citizen, a ... more

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Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’ Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’
Cartels August 11, 2025

Narco-kitchens: Cartels in Sinaloa go from ‘narco-labs’ to mobile ‘kitchens’

Faced with siege from Mexican authorities, the cartels have transformed their synthetic ... more

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‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight ‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight
Cartels August 17, 2025

‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight

The murder of Camilo Ochoa Delgado, known as 'El Alucín,' has once ... more

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Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety? Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety?
Cartels August 25, 2025

Which criminal groups could pose a risk to Julio César Chávez Jr.’s safety?

The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings against Julio César Chávez Jr., son ... more

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Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured
Cartels September 5, 2025

Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured

An armed attack in the municipal seat of La Concordia, Sinaloa, left ... more

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Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum
Cartels September 15, 2025

Uruapan Mayor Cancels Grito de Independencia Due to Insecurity and Calls for Help to Sheinbaum

The municipality of Uruapan, Michoacán, is facing a new escalation of violence ... more

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Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico
Cartels September 23, 2025

Marcela Reyes, B King’s ex-partner, bids farewell to the Colombian artist murdered in Mexico

B King was found dead days after being reported missing. The Colombian ... more

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The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment
Cartels October 2, 2025

The Terminal of Fear: Sebastián Proves That Tlaquepaque Remains a Hot Spot for Forced Recruitment

Beatriz Uscanga's life changed forever on September 4, 2025. That day, at ... more

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Why Mazatlán Has Become a Hot Spot for Violence Why Mazatlán Has Become a Hot Spot for Violence
Cartels October 25, 2025

Why Mazatlán Has Become a Hot Spot for Violence

Until recently, Mazatlán was considered a safe area, far from the violence ... more

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Julio César Chávez says El Mayo, El Chapo, Iván Archivaldo, and Mayito Flaco are “good people” Julio César Chávez says El Mayo, El Chapo, Iván Archivaldo, and Mayito Flaco are “good people”
Cartels November 6, 2025

Julio César Chávez says El Mayo, El Chapo, Iván Archivaldo, and Mayito Flaco are “good people”

Julio César Chávez, considered one of the most influential figures in the ... more

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Pentagon Announces ‘Southern Spear,’ New Military Operation in Latin America Pentagon Announces ‘Southern Spear,’ New Military Operation in Latin America
Cartels November 14, 2025

Pentagon Announces ‘Southern Spear,’ New Military Operation in Latin America

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a military operation called Southern ... more

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The leader of “Los Mayas” was arrested for water theft in the State of Mexico. The leader of “Los Mayas” was arrested for water theft in the State of Mexico.
Cartels November 25, 2025

The leader of “Los Mayas” was arrested for water theft in the State of Mexico.

Agents of the Attorney General's Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM), ... more

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Former DEA Agent Accused in US of Conspiring with CJNG Former DEA Agent Accused in US of Conspiring with CJNG
Cartels December 6, 2025

Former DEA Agent Accused in US of Conspiring with CJNG

A former agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was indicted ... more

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US Ambassador Celebrates Arrest of Relatives of Los Chapitos Leader US Ambassador Celebrates Arrest of Relatives of Los Chapitos Leader
Cartels December 24, 2025

US Ambassador Celebrates Arrest of Relatives of Los Chapitos Leader

The arrest of two financial operators and direct relatives of Iván Archivaldo ... more

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‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana. ‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana.
Cartels January 16, 2026

‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana.

Cristian Alejandro Villegas Hernández, alias "El Quesero," an alleged member of a ... more

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Under heavy security, ‘Pipe Tuluá’ was extradited to the United States Under heavy security, ‘Pipe Tuluá’ was extradited to the United States
Cartels February 3, 2026

Under heavy security, ‘Pipe Tuluá’ was extradited to the United States

Under a maximum security operation, Andrés Felipe Marín Silva, known as “Pipe ... more