Category: Cartels
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“El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate “El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate
Cartels November 3, 2025

“El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate

An armed group murdered Alejandro Castañeda Hernández, alias “El Cando,” identified as ... more

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‘El Caiser,’ alleged member of La Barredora, arrested in Puebla ‘El Caiser,’ alleged member of La Barredora, arrested in Puebla
Cartels July 30, 2025

‘El Caiser,’ alleged member of La Barredora, arrested in Puebla

Through coordination between the Puebla and Tabasco Prosecutors' Offices, Ángel Javier 'N', ... more

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“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested “El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested
Cartels October 19, 2025

“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested

Federal forces, in coordination with Morelos authorities, arrested Antonio Bautista Vargas, alias ... more

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“El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch “El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch
Cartels January 8, 2026

“El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch

César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, known as “El Botox” and identified as the ... more

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‘El Botox,’ Leader of Los Blancos de Troya and Suspected Killer of Bernardo Bravo, Arrested ‘El Botox,’ Leader of Los Blancos de Troya and Suspected Killer of Bernardo Bravo, Arrested
Cartels January 22, 2026

‘El Botox,’ Leader of Los Blancos de Troya and Suspected Killer of Bernardo Bravo, Arrested

César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, alias 'El Botox,' the alleged leader of Los ... more

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“El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested “El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested
Cartels December 22, 2025

“El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested

Mario Alberto Cárdenas Medina, alias “El Beto,” “El Betito,” or “El Betillo,” ... more

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“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco “El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco
Cartels November 7, 2025

“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco

State and federal authorities arrested “El Apá,” also known as “El 10” ... more

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“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos “El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos
Cartels January 14, 2026

“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos

Authorities in Morelos reported the arrest of a man identified as the ... more

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‘El 30,’ Alleged Financial Operator of the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed ‘El 30,’ Alleged Financial Operator of the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed
Cartels July 14, 2025

‘El 30,’ Alleged Financial Operator of the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed

Norberto 'N', known as El 30, identified as a suspected key financial ... more

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Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas
Cartels March 1, 2026

Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas

In a major military and police operation carried out in the Zacatecas ... more

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Eight members of the CJNG were arrested in Malinalco, including Nancy, an aide to Mayor Marlén Nieto. Eight members of the CJNG were arrested in Malinalco, including Nancy, an aide to Mayor Marlén Nieto.
Cartels October 12, 2025

Eight members of the CJNG were arrested in Malinalco, including Nancy, an aide to Mayor Marlén Nieto.

An inter-institutional operation resulted in the arrest of eight members of the ... more

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Efrén Neftalí, son of former mayor of Ometepec, Guerrero, murdered in Marquelia Efrén Neftalí, son of former mayor of Ometepec, Guerrero, murdered in Marquelia
Cartels November 15, 2025

Efrén Neftalí, son of former mayor of Ometepec, Guerrero, murdered in Marquelia

Efrén Neftalí Adame García, son of three-time mayor of Ometepec, Efrén Adame ... more

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During the festivities, thieves on a motorcycle steal a statue of San Judas Tadeo from its altar. During the festivities, thieves on a motorcycle steal a statue of San Judas Tadeo from its altar.
Cartels October 29, 2025

During the festivities, thieves on a motorcycle steal a statue of San Judas Tadeo from its altar.

This Tuesday, October 28, thousands of devotees of Saint Jude Thaddeus celebrated ... more

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“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted. “Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.
Cartels December 14, 2025

“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.

Miguel Alexander “N,” alias “Dumbo,” alleged plaza boss for the Jalisco New ... 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