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“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora “El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora
Cartels October 26, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora

Francisco Manuel Romero Carranza, alias “El Meny” or “El Meny Carranza,” died ... more

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The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger” The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”
Cartels May 18, 2026

The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”

The recent decision by federal judge William P. Dimitrouleas to deny “compassionate ... more

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Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa
Cartels June 24, 2026

Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa

U.S. scrutiny of Mexican politicians continues to tighten around state governors. The ... more

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Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding
Cartels July 3, 2026

Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding

Between forced disappearances, illegal detentions, and murders, this is how hundreds of ... more

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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán
Cartels August 20, 2026

Arrest of ‘La Mincha’ Leads Authorities to Alleged CJNG Operator in Michoacán

The arrest of an alleged extortionist accused of demanding 3 million pesos ... more

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From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX
Cartels October 1, 2026

From “El Vicentillo” to “Mayito Flaco”: the drug traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel who took refuge in CDMX

On September 30, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) updated the ... more

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Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months
Cartels May 14, 2026

Dozens of Migrants Vanish in Chiapas in Just Four Months

The heat hangs heavy and leaden near the ocean’s edge. Hours pass; ... more

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