Category: Cartels
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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega “El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega
Cartels October 18, 2026

“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega

In the early hours of Saturday, during an operation carried out by ... more

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Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco
Cartels October 26, 2026

Nearly 100,000 marijuana plants discovered and destroyed in Tequila, Jalisco

Officers from the Jalisco Regional Police discovered and destroyed two marijuana plantations, ... more

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The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst
Cartels July 22, 2026

The risk facing the daughters of “El Mayo” Zambada following his sentencing, according to a UNAM analyst

Following the sentencing handed down this Monday against Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, ... more

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Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive
Cartels August 31, 2026

Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive

An explosive device destroyed vehicles, damaged the Ojocaliente Municipal Police headquarters, and ... more

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Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S. Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S.
Cartels October 21, 2026

Emma Coronel confirms the end of her supervised release in the U.S.

Emma Coronel, wife of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, confirmed during a live ... more

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Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free
Cartels June 24, 2026

Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free

Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, head of the Baja California Secretariat of Citizen Security ... more

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Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán
Cartels July 2, 2026

Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán

A judge formally charged Alfredo “N,” alias “Sierra 2,” and his alleged ... more

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These Are the 10 Mexican “Narco Politicians,” According to Trump These Are the 10 Mexican “Narco Politicians,” According to Trump
Cartels April 29, 2026

These Are the 10 Mexican “Narco Politicians,” According to Trump

On Wednesday, April 29, the U.S. Department of Justice announced formal indictments ... more

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