Category: Cartels
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“I scratch the ground where the government kneels to fear,” says Ceci Flores “I scratch the ground where the government kneels to fear,” says Ceci Flores
Cartels September 7, 2025

“I scratch the ground where the government kneels to fear,” says Ceci Flores

A forceful criticism of Morena Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña, who is reportedly ... more

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“I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex “I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex
Cartels September 24, 2025

“I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex

The discovery of the bodies of Colombian musicians B-King (Bayron Sánchez Salazar) ... more

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“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV “I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV
Cartels October 14, 2026

“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV

An alleged hitman for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) confessed to ... more

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“I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture “I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture
Cartels June 11, 2025

“I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture

Few criminals in Mexico have achieved public notoriety as quickly as Ovidio ... more

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“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations “I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations
Cartels January 29, 2026

“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations

Carlos Torres Torres, ex-husband of the Governor of Baja California (BC), Marina ... more

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“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez “I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez
Cartels August 22, 2026

“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez

Francisco Álvarez, son of criminal leader Ramón Álvarez Ayala—alias “El R1”—has declared ... more

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“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum. “I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.
Cartels June 10, 2026

“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.

Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna—accused of participating in a criminal network ... more

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Hypnotist John Milton Assaulted by Armed Group in Sinaloa Hypnotist John Milton Assaulted by Armed Group in Sinaloa
Cartels September 3, 2025

Hypnotist John Milton Assaulted by Armed Group in Sinaloa

After beginning his tour in Sinaloa, hypnotist John Milton was attacked by ... more

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Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested
Cartels February 6, 2026

Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested

Human remains and a body were found during the search for the ... more

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How the Cártel Mafia Veracruzana, the group that murdered teacher Irma Hernández, operates How the Cártel Mafia Veracruzana, the group that murdered teacher Irma Hernández, operates
Cartels July 27, 2025

How the Cártel Mafia Veracruzana, the group that murdered teacher Irma Hernández, operates

The kidnapping and subsequent murder of retired teacher Irma Hernández Cruz, 62, ... more

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How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa
Cartels November 2, 2026

How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa

A video captured by an onboard camera in an official SEDENA (Mexican ... more

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How Mexico’s Cartels Recruit Children and Groom Them to Become Killers How Mexico’s Cartels Recruit Children and Groom Them to Become Killers
Cartels May 28, 2025

How Mexico’s Cartels Recruit Children and Groom Them to Become Killers

Sol recalls her first murder for a Mexican cartel: a kidnapping she ... more

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How El Chapo Negotiated with El Mencho to Free Los Chapitos After Their Kidnapping How El Chapo Negotiated with El Mencho to Free Los Chapitos After Their Kidnapping
Cartels July 19, 2026

How El Chapo Negotiated with El Mencho to Free Los Chapitos After Their Kidnapping

The kidnapping of Los Chapitos—which took place at a restaurant in Jalisco ... more

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Honduras, a corridor for Pablo Escobar and ‘El Chapo’ to smuggle drugs to the US Honduras, a corridor for Pablo Escobar and ‘El Chapo’ to smuggle drugs to the US
Cartels November 30, 2025

Honduras, a corridor for Pablo Escobar and ‘El Chapo’ to smuggle drugs to the US

Honduras was shaken by the drug trafficking allegations against President Juan Orlando ... more

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Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch
Cartels July 8, 2026

Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch

Following the abduction and transfer of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ... more

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Home linked to owner and director of Culiacán media outlet Grupo Adiscusión targeted in shooting Home linked to owner and director of Culiacán media outlet Grupo Adiscusión targeted in shooting
Cartels July 18, 2026

Home linked to owner and director of Culiacán media outlet Grupo Adiscusión targeted in shooting

A home linked to César Millán Lafarga—owner and general director of the ... more

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Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor. Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.
Cartels October 8, 2026

Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.

An armed group executed three people—including a 15-year-old minor—after storming an avocado ... more

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