Category: Cartels
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“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV “I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV
Cartels October 14, 2026

“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV

An alleged hitman for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) confessed to ... more

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“El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged “El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged
Cartels October 14, 2026

“El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged

On Tuesday, October 13, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) secured a formal ... more

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La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip” La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip”
Cartels October 13, 2026

La Chupitos and Brincos Dieras open up about performing for narcos: “They gave me a $10,000 tip”

Comedians Brincos Dieras (Roberto Carlo Oliva Barajas) and La Chupitos (Liliana Arriaga ... more

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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools
Cartels October 12, 2026

War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools

It was around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, when bursts ... 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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Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers
Cartels October 11, 2026

Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers

Julieta Ramírez Padilla, Morena’s coordinator in Baja California and a hopeful for ... more

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CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano
Cartels October 9, 2026

CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano

A federal judge has ordered mandatory pre-trial detention for Iván Cazarín Molina, ... more

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Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims. Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims.
Cartels October 9, 2026

Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims.

Following the attack on October 8 at the El Castillo Penitentiary Center, ... more

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Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison
Cartels October 8, 2026

Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison

A brawl and armed confrontation inside the 'El Castillo' Penitentiary Center in ... more

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