Category: Cartels
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“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US “El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US
Cartels June 25, 2025

“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US

On June 24, 2025, Judge Jean Marie Azrack of the Federal District ... more

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Burger King and McDonald’s, New CJNG Recruitment Points Burger King and McDonald’s, New CJNG Recruitment Points
Cartels July 11, 2025

Burger King and McDonald’s, New CJNG Recruitment Points

The meeting point is at a McDonald's or a Burger King. There, ... more

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YouTube shuts down ‘El Makabélico’ account after US Treasury sanction; he had 2 million followers YouTube shuts down ‘El Makabélico’ account after US Treasury sanction; he had 2 million followers
Cartels August 7, 2025

YouTube shuts down ‘El Makabélico’ account after US Treasury sanction; he had 2 million followers

YouTube closed the official account of Ricardo Hernández Medrano, alias El Makabélico, ... more

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Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante and Her Husband Have Their Visas Revoked Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante and Her Husband Have Their Visas Revoked
Cartels August 15, 2025

Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante and Her Husband Have Their Visas Revoked

On the morning of May 15, 2025, Mayor Norma Alicia Bustamante Martínez ... more

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Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained
Cartels August 21, 2025

Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained

Three months after the murder of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, collaborators ... more

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“Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco “Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco
Cartels September 3, 2025

“Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco

Frany Arteaga, 35, has an easy smile and an energy that, according ... more

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El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán
Cartels September 22, 2025

El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán

Federal authorities arrested Brayan Andrés López Sánchez, 30, alias "El Orejas," in ... more

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DEA Issues Wanted Listing for ‘Mayito Flaco’ DEA Issues Wanted Listing for ‘Mayito Flaco’
Cartels September 29, 2025

DEA Issues Wanted Listing for ‘Mayito Flaco’

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today issued a wanted list for ... more

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Drug trafficking is restructuring with female participation; women lead cartels Drug trafficking is restructuring with female participation; women lead cartels
Cartels October 22, 2025

Drug trafficking is restructuring with female participation; women lead cartels

The number of women detained by the armed forces for organized crime ... more

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Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US
Cartels December 2, 2025

Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US

Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, agreed to pay ... more

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Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones” Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones”
Cartels December 14, 2025

Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones”

Pedro Haces Barba has no connection whatsoever with Edgar "N," alias "El ... more

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Man Killed in Zona Rosa Could Be ‘El Panu,’ Last Head of Security for Los Chapitos Man Killed in Zona Rosa Could Be ‘El Panu,’ Last Head of Security for Los Chapitos
Cartels December 22, 2025

Man Killed in Zona Rosa Could Be ‘El Panu,’ Last Head of Security for Los Chapitos

The man killed in a Zona Rosa restaurant could be Óscar Noé ... more

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Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro? Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?
Cartels January 10, 2026

Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?

US President Donald Trump issued threats against other countries following the US ... more

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Peso Pluma Announces US Tour Two Years After Canceling Shows in Mexico Due to CJNG Threats Peso Pluma Announces US Tour Two Years After Canceling Shows in Mexico Due to CJNG Threats
Cartels January 19, 2026

Peso Pluma Announces US Tour Two Years After Canceling Shows in Mexico Due to CJNG Threats

Regional Mexican music continues to gain ground outside of Mexico. Peso Pluma ... more