Category: Cartels
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What’s next for Ovidio Guzmán after pleading guilty to four drug trafficking charges in the US? What’s next for Ovidio Guzmán after pleading guilty to four drug trafficking charges in the US?
Cartels July 12, 2025

What’s next for Ovidio Guzmán after pleading guilty to four drug trafficking charges in the US?

This Friday, July 11, Ovidio Guzmán López, alias "El Ratón," pleaded guilty ... more

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Los Chavalitos, corrido singers, are left without a visa to work in the United States Los Chavalitos, corrido singers, are left without a visa to work in the United States
Cartels July 29, 2025

Los Chavalitos, corrido singers, are left without a visa to work in the United States

Regional Mexican music continues to struggle in the United States. Although there ... more

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US visa revoked for Juan Gim, mayor of Nogales, Sonora US visa revoked for Juan Gim, mayor of Nogales, Sonora
Cartels August 8, 2025

US visa revoked for Juan Gim, mayor of Nogales, Sonora

The United States government has revoked the visa to enter the United ... more

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Interpol Issues Red Notice for Zhi Dong Zhang, Chinese Fugitive Linked to the CJNG Interpol Issues Red Notice for Zhi Dong Zhang, Chinese Fugitive Linked to the CJNG
Cartels August 16, 2025

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Zhi Dong Zhang, Chinese Fugitive Linked to the CJNG

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issued a red notice this Friday ... more

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From ‘Pancho Cayagua’ to ‘El Tomate’: The Fall of the Tepito Union Leaders From ‘Pancho Cayagua’ to ‘El Tomate’: The Fall of the Tepito Union Leaders
Cartels September 4, 2025

From ‘Pancho Cayagua’ to ‘El Tomate’: The Fall of the Tepito Union Leaders

2018 shook the core of Tepito's "Barrio Bravo." While merchants and residents ... more

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Hernán “N,” alias “El Abuelo,” alleged leader of “La Barredora,” arrested Hernán “N,” alias “El Abuelo,” alleged leader of “La Barredora,” arrested
Cartels September 13, 2025

Hernán “N,” alias “El Abuelo,” alleged leader of “La Barredora,” arrested

Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), announced tonight ... more

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Marcela Reyes, ex-wife of Colombian DJ B King, found dead, reports death threats Marcela Reyes, ex-wife of Colombian DJ B King, found dead, reports death threats
Cartels September 22, 2025

Marcela Reyes, ex-wife of Colombian DJ B King, found dead, reports death threats

The discovery of the bodies of Colombian DJ B King (Bayron Sánchez ... more

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‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal ‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal
Cartels October 1, 2025

‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal

Rubén Oseguera González is being held in the supermax facility at the ... more

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CJNG Creates Fiscal Huachicol Empire with Networks in the US and Canada CJNG Creates Fiscal Huachicol Empire with Networks in the US and Canada
Cartels October 23, 2025

CJNG Creates Fiscal Huachicol Empire with Networks in the US and Canada

An oil tanker named the Torm Agnes entered the Port of Ensenada ... more

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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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‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo ‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo
Cartels November 23, 2025

‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo

Ramón Álvarez Ayala, alias 'R1', is one of the highest-ranking men within ... more

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US Warns the Hunt for Los Chapitos Continues: “Two Still at Large” US Warns the Hunt for Los Chapitos Continues: “Two Still at Large”
Cartels December 3, 2025

US Warns the Hunt for Los Chapitos Continues: “Two Still at Large”

The guilty plea of ​​Joaquín Guzmán López, known as “El Güero” and ... more

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García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays
Cartels December 15, 2025

García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays

More than a year after his conviction, and following numerous logistical complications ... more

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Who is El Gabito, the man who could replace El Panu as head of security for Los Chapitos? Who is El Gabito, the man who could replace El Panu as head of security for Los Chapitos?
Cartels December 23, 2025

Who is El Gabito, the man who could replace El Panu as head of security for Los Chapitos?

The assassination of Óscar Noé Medina González, alias "El Panu," in Mexico ... more

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Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver
Cartels January 12, 2026

Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver

The head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar ... more

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Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa? Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa?
Cartels January 29, 2026

Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa?

The Mexican Navy announced Wednesday the arrest of Israel Vizcarra Beltrán, alias ... more