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“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco “Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco
Cartels September 29, 2025

“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco

Mexican security forces arrested Gustavo Botello Rodríguez, alias Viejón, the alleged leader ... more

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This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered. This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.
Cartels October 11, 2025

This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.

Argentine singer and songwriter Fede Dorcaz was murdered during an armed attack ... more

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With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’ With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’
Cartels October 22, 2025

With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’

The security strategy in Chiapas has entered a new phase to locate ... more

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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event
Cartels November 1, 2025

Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event

The mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, was killed in an armed attack ... more

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More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico
Cartels November 11, 2025

More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico

“How is it possible that we’re receiving more support from a criminal ... more

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Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre
Cartels November 22, 2025

Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre

The arrest of two alleged perpetrators in the massacre of two families ... more

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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.
Cartels December 15, 2025

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.

Five criminal groups, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), have been ... more

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FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify
Cartels January 14, 2026

FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify

Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) confirmed that it has fully identified the ... more

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Today’s Travel Chaos: No Flights to Puerto Vallarta from the U.S. or Canada Today’s Travel Chaos: No Flights to Puerto Vallarta from the U.S. or Canada
Cartels February 23, 2026

Today’s Travel Chaos: No Flights to Puerto Vallarta from the U.S. or Canada

  Airlines such as Air Canada, Delta, and United Airlines continued to cancel ... more

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Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case
Cartels March 20, 2026

Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case

Costa Rica extradites citizens to US under a new law targeting drug ... more

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Mexican Cartels Export ‘Cooks’ to Europe to Produce Methamphetamine and Cocaine Mexican Cartels Export ‘Cooks’ to Europe to Produce Methamphetamine and Cocaine
Cartels April 26, 2026

Mexican Cartels Export ‘Cooks’ to Europe to Produce Methamphetamine and Cocaine

Mexican cartels are no longer merely shipping drugs to Europe. Now, they ... more

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