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Navy Captures Six Suspected Members of Los Mayos with Weapons in Sinaloa Navy Captures Six Suspected Members of Los Mayos with Weapons in Sinaloa
Cartels February 5, 2026

Navy Captures Six Suspected Members of Los Mayos with Weapons in Sinaloa

The Mexican Navy (Semar) captured six suspected members of the Los Mayos ... more

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“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán “El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán
Cartels February 19, 2026

“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán

Sinaloa authorities confirmed the arrest in Mazatlán of a man who escaped ... more

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Military Guards Funeral Home for “El Mencho” Wake Military Guards Funeral Home for “El Mencho” Wake
Cartels March 2, 2026

Military Guards Funeral Home for “El Mencho” Wake

Mexican military personnel are guarding a funeral home in Guadalajara where the ... more

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CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction
Cartels March 15, 2026

CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction

Since 2020, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), along with its affiliate ... more

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Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City
Cartels March 30, 2026

Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City

Three alleged members of Los Cabrera Sarabia—a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel—were ... more

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Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt
Cartels April 9, 2026

Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has offered a $10 ... more

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Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar
Cartels May 14, 2025

Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar

Amidst the rise of official restrictions against corridos and amid the controversy ... more

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‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac ‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac
Cartels June 3, 2025

‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac

Suspected La Familia Michoacana boss shot alongside companion as violence escalates in ... more

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El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness
Cartels June 12, 2025

El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness

The procedural hearing for Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, ... more

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This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard” This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”
Cartels August 6, 2025

This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”

Once again, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, managed to evade Mexican ... more

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Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales
Cartels August 14, 2025

Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales

Federal, state, and municipal forces arrested eight members of a criminal group ... more

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Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández
Cartels August 20, 2025

Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández

One of the alleged perpetrators of the torture and murder of Irma ... more

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From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime
Cartels September 10, 2025

From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime

For his probable involvement in kidnapping, the Mexico City Attorney General's Office ... more

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Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed
Cartels September 22, 2025

Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed

Jorge Eleazar Galván García, known as “El Potrillo,” and former mayor of ... more

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US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention? US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention?
Cartels September 28, 2025

US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention?

Following the controversy surrounding the alleged detention of Representative Mario López, known ... more

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