Category: Cartels
231
“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured. “El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.
Cartels March 2, 2026

“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, announced the ... more

1,810
“El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court “El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court
Cartels August 14, 2025

“El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court

Juan Carlos Félix Gastélum, alias “El Chavo Félix,” 42, son-in-law of Sinaloa ... more

714
“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

216
“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

513
“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

885
“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

222
“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

279
“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

423
“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured “Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured
Cartels December 19, 2025

“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured

Armando “G,” identified as “Delta 1” and considered by Mexican authorities to ... more

210
“Chucho Robles,” a top hitman for a Beltrán Leyva cell in Oaxaca, was killed. “Chucho Robles,” a top hitman for a Beltrán Leyva cell in Oaxaca, was killed.
Cartels December 5, 2025

“Chucho Robles,” a top hitman for a Beltrán Leyva cell in Oaxaca, was killed.

Jesús “P,” alias “Chucho Robles” and/or “El Peñaloza,” was shot and killed ... more

430
“Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle. “Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle.
Cartels July 29, 2025

“Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle.

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle responded to criticism from various figures after declaring ... more

245
“We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman. “We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman.
Cartels November 29, 2025

“We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman.

Congressman Carlos Bautista Tafolla, a member of the Hat Movement, announced to ... more

383
“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns “We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns
Cartels May 25, 2025

“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, asserted that her government will not allow ... more

693
“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

2,491
“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho. “Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.
Cartels June 10, 2025

“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.

In February 2025, a Federal Forces operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, targeted the ... more