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‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac ‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac
Cartels June 3, 2025

‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac

Suspected La Familia Michoacana boss shot alongside companion as violence escalates in ... more

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El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness
Cartels June 12, 2025

El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness

The procedural hearing for Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, ... more

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This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard” This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”
Cartels August 6, 2025

This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”

Once again, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, managed to evade Mexican ... more

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Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales
Cartels August 14, 2025

Narco-related combat in Playa del Carmen, seeking control of the plaza for drug sales

Federal, state, and municipal forces arrested eight members of a criminal group ... more

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Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández
Cartels August 20, 2025

Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández

One of the alleged perpetrators of the torture and murder of Irma ... more

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From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime
Cartels September 10, 2025

From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime

For his probable involvement in kidnapping, the Mexico City Attorney General's Office ... more

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Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed
Cartels September 22, 2025

Jorge Eleazar Galván, “El Potrillo,” Former Mayor of Burgos, Tamaulipas, Killed

Jorge Eleazar Galván García, known as “El Potrillo,” and former mayor of ... more

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US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention? US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention?
Cartels September 28, 2025

US ‘lists’ Mario López, former mayor of Matamoros: What do we know about the Green Party representative’s detention?

Following the controversy surrounding the alleged detention of Representative Mario López, known ... more

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The Sinaloa Cartel’s Internal War Empties Badiraguato, Birthplace of “El Chapo” Guzmán The Sinaloa Cartel’s Internal War Empties Badiraguato, Birthplace of “El Chapo” Guzmán
Cartels October 9, 2025

The Sinaloa Cartel’s Internal War Empties Badiraguato, Birthplace of “El Chapo” Guzmán

The mountain communities of Badiraguato, Sinaloa, have lost dozens of families in ... more

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Chapos vs. Mayos: Why There Are So Many Outbreaks of Violence at the Aguaruto Prison, Sinaloa Chapos vs. Mayos: Why There Are So Many Outbreaks of Violence at the Aguaruto Prison, Sinaloa
Cartels October 21, 2025

Chapos vs. Mayos: Why There Are So Many Outbreaks of Violence at the Aguaruto Prison, Sinaloa

The persistent presence of firearms and explosives, as well as cell phones ... more

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‘B-King’ and ‘Regio Clown’ Were Handed Over to ‘El Pantera’ for 200,000 Pesos ‘B-King’ and ‘Regio Clown’ Were Handed Over to ‘El Pantera’ for 200,000 Pesos
Cartels October 31, 2025

‘B-King’ and ‘Regio Clown’ Were Handed Over to ‘El Pantera’ for 200,000 Pesos

Colombian musicians Jorge Luis Herrera Lemos, DJ Regio Clown, and Bayron Sánchez ... more

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Navy Special Forces to Hunt Drug Lords in Michoacán Navy Special Forces to Hunt Drug Lords in Michoacán
Cartels November 11, 2025

Navy Special Forces to Hunt Drug Lords in Michoacán

A total of five units from the Special Forces (FES) of the ... more

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This is how Ryan Wedding, “the modern version” of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar, operates while hiding in Mexico. This is how Ryan Wedding, “the modern version” of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar, operates while hiding in Mexico.
Cartels November 20, 2025

This is how Ryan Wedding, “the modern version” of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar, operates while hiding in Mexico.

Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic athlete, considered by U.S. authorities ... more

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