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Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network
Cartels June 3, 2026

Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network

A Mexican woman, Iris Adrianna Amador García, was sentenced to 15 years ... more

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The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend
Cartels June 10, 2026

The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend

An X (formerly Twitter) account sparked controversy by posting a previously unseen ... more

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Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled
Cartels June 17, 2026

Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled

The Guanajuato State Attorney General's Office (FGE) announced the dismantling of a ... more

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Kassandra Rodríguez, Venezuelan ex-girlfriend of “El Pozoles” (leader of La Unión Tepito), goes missing Kassandra Rodríguez, Venezuelan ex-girlfriend of “El Pozoles” (leader of La Unión Tepito), goes missing
Cartels June 23, 2026

Kassandra Rodríguez, Venezuelan ex-girlfriend of “El Pozoles” (leader of La Unión Tepito), goes missing

Kassandra Rodríguez Barandica, a Venezuelan woman who was the girlfriend of Brayan ... more

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US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’ US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’
Cartels July 8, 2026

US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’

US authorities have filed charges of narco-terrorism and providing material support to ... more

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CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again
Cartels July 15, 2026

CJNG propaganda knocks on Mexico City’s door again

Four videos in six and a half months, a very long list ... more

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“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010 “El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010
Cartels July 21, 2026

“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010

The life sentence handed down to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the ... more

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Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula
Cartels August 9, 2026

Barrio 18 gang member wanted by El Salvador for threatening Bukele arrested in Tapachula

Police and military authorities arrested gang member Remberto Ismael Colindres this Saturday ... more

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DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy
Cartels August 19, 2026

DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, and ... more

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DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos
Cartels August 30, 2026

DEA Chief Congratulates Harfuch on Capture of “El Chava,” Money Launderer for Los Chapitos

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole congratulated the Secretary of Security ... more

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US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days
Cartels September 18, 2026

US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days

José Antonio Castro Meza, a US citizen, has been missing in Sinaloa ... more

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Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear. Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.
Cartels September 29, 2026

Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.

A joint operation involving personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen ... 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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“Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative “Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative
Cartels October 28, 2026

“Chuy González” killed in Guasave: DEA had offered a $5 million reward for the Sinaloa Cartel operative

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) killed Jesús González Peñuelas, ... more

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La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos
Cartels May 7, 2025

La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos

To confront the Los Chapitos faction, led by the sons of Joaquín ... more

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Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada
Cartels May 22, 2025

Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada

Since Clara Brugada took office as Mexico City Mayor on October 5, ... more

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