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Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa
Cartels July 5, 2026

Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa

A preliminary death toll of 11 people resulted from a clash between ... more

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US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson stated that bilateral security cooperation between ... more

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With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 24, 2026

With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada

Since September 14, 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been registered with ... more

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Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California
Cartels August 20, 2026

Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California

Mexican authorities seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills—equivalent to 4 million doses—in ... more

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Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported
Cartels September 21, 2026

Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported

Four young men were reported missing after their families lost contact with ... 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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Who is “El 40”? The leader of Los Chapitos in Mazatlán under US scrutiny Who is “El 40”? The leader of Los Chapitos in Mazatlán under US scrutiny
Cartels June 10, 2025

Who is “El 40”? The leader of Los Chapitos in Mazatlán under US scrutiny

Víctor Manuel Barraza Pablos, alias “El 40,” was sanctioned on Monday, June ... more

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Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro
Cartels June 22, 2025

Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro

Members of the Army, the Michoacán Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the State ... more

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