Category: Cartels
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Oscar “N,” the CJNG’s Main Financial Operator, Arrested Oscar “N,” the CJNG’s Main Financial Operator, Arrested
Cartels September 11, 2025

Oscar “N,” the CJNG’s Main Financial Operator, Arrested

Through investigative work conducted by the National Intelligence Center (CNI), and pursuant ... more

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“They murdered our youth”: Gustavo Petro after Colombian singers found dead in Mexico “They murdered our youth”: Gustavo Petro after Colombian singers found dead in Mexico
Cartels September 22, 2025

“They murdered our youth”: Gustavo Petro after Colombian singers found dead in Mexico

Colombian President Gustavo Petro reacted after the deaths of singers Bayron Sánchez ... more

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The DEA arrested 670 members of the CJNG, seized more than one million pills, and seized 29,000 kilos of various drugs. The DEA arrested 670 members of the CJNG, seized more than one million pills, and seized 29,000 kilos of various drugs.
Cartels September 29, 2025

The DEA arrested 670 members of the CJNG, seized more than one million pills, and seized 29,000 kilos of various drugs.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a mega-transnational operation that resulted ... more

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Zhi Dong Zhang, the Chinese broker for the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG, was recaptured in Cuba Zhi Dong Zhang, the Chinese broker for the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG, was recaptured in Cuba
Cartels October 22, 2025

Zhi Dong Zhang, the Chinese broker for the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG, was recaptured in Cuba

Zhi Dong Zhang, a Chinese-born broker and key figure in the trafficking ... more

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Valeria Márquez: Suspected Mastermind of Influencer’s Murder Exposed, “Was Involved” Valeria Márquez: Suspected Mastermind of Influencer’s Murder Exposed, “Was Involved”
Cartels November 1, 2025

Valeria Márquez: Suspected Mastermind of Influencer’s Murder Exposed, “Was Involved”

Nearly six months after the murder of Valeria Márquez, a new suspect ... more

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Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison
Cartels November 22, 2025

Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison

Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison for ... more

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No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte
Cartels December 3, 2025

No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte

The head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the State ... more

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“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán “Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán
Cartels December 15, 2025

“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán

Federal authorities reported the arrest of a man identified as the alleged ... more

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28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza 28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza
Cartels December 23, 2025

28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza

The dispute between organized crime groups for control of drug trafficking and ... more

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Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty” Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty”
Cartels January 20, 2026

Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty”

37 inmates from the Altiplano maximum-security prison were transferred to the United ... more

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Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States. Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.
Cartels February 11, 2026

Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.

In January 2026, the Colombian Attorney General's Office announced the seizure of ... more

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El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation
Cartels February 23, 2026

El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation

A new task force, led by US military personnel and specializing in ... more

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US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio” US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio”
Cartels March 6, 2026

US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio”

US Ambassador Ronald Johnson congratulated the Mexican government on the arrest of ... more

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Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US
Cartels March 22, 2026

Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US

Hernán Bermúdez Requena, alleged leader of the criminal group “La Barredora,” filed ... more

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US Judge Imposes $1.5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG US Judge Imposes .5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG
Cartels April 3, 2026

US Judge Imposes $1.5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG

The United States has imposed a $1.5 million fine on Mexican regional ... more

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La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos
Cartels May 7, 2025

La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos

To confront the Los Chapitos faction, led by the sons of Joaquín ... more

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