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Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive
Cartels May 30, 2026

Merari Disappeared in 2017; Today, Nine Years Later, She Was Found Alive

After nearly nine years missing, Merari Olea Varela has been located alive. ... more

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Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss
Cartels January 17, 2026

Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss

In a decisive action to prevent the glorification of criminal activities, security ... more

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Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested
Cartels October 18, 2026

Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested

Officers from the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) apprehended Joel ... more

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Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes
Cartels June 24, 2026

Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes

Jesús Javier Martínez de los Ángeles, a member of the criminal group ... more

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Meet the ‘Buchonas’: The Women of Mexican Drug Lords Meet the ‘Buchonas’: The Women of Mexican Drug Lords
Cartels May 13, 2026

Meet the ‘Buchonas’: The Women of Mexican Drug Lords

Due to their distinctive style and growing influence within the drug trade, ... more

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Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead
Cartels October 11, 2026

Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead

The Sinaloa Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) announced that family members of ... more

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Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities
Cartels March 17, 2026

Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities

On Tuesday, March 10, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced at a press conference ... more

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Mayor of Uruapan Reports Arrest of “El Rino,” CJNG Cartel Boss: Requests Support from Harfuch and Armed Forces Mayor of Uruapan Reports Arrest of “El Rino,” CJNG Cartel Boss: Requests Support from Harfuch and Armed Forces
Cartels August 28, 2025

Mayor of Uruapan Reports Arrest of “El Rino,” CJNG Cartel Boss: Requests Support from Harfuch and Armed Forces

Carlos Manzo, mayor of the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacán, announced the arrest ... more

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Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith” Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith”
Cartels April 15, 2026

Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith”

The municipal president of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, reappeared ... more

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Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive
Cartels April 13, 2026

Mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, and His Father Found Alive

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, ... more

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Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders
Cartels June 9, 2026

Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders

Violence has escalated in the municipality of Escuinapa, Sinaloa, since the end ... more

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Mayor of Elota Reappears After Attack; Assured That He and His Team Are Fine Mayor of Elota Reappears After Attack; Assured That He and His Team Are Fine
Cartels October 16, 2025

Mayor of Elota Reappears After Attack; Assured That He and His Team Are Fine

Richard Millán Vázquez, mayor of Elota, Sinaloa, reappeared on social media and ... more

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Mayor of Ciudad Juárez Demands Governor Maru Campos Explain Presence of US Agents in Chihuahua Mayor of Ciudad Juárez Demands Governor Maru Campos Explain Presence of US Agents in Chihuahua
Cartels April 24, 2026

Mayor of Ciudad Juárez Demands Governor Maru Campos Explain Presence of US Agents in Chihuahua

The mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, demanded that Governor María ... more

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