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Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali
Cartels April 11, 2026

Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali

Miguel Germán Martínez Rangel, known as “El Mike,” was reportedly arrested on ... more

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Army and Navy Detain “El Guano’s” Right-Hand Man and Security Chief in Tamazula, Durango Army and Navy Detain “El Guano’s” Right-Hand Man and Security Chief in Tamazula, Durango
Cartels April 23, 2026

Army and Navy Detain “El Guano’s” Right-Hand Man and Security Chief in Tamazula, Durango

This morning, the detention of ten alleged members of a criminal cell ... more

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Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa
Cartels December 17, 2025

Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa

The state of Sinaloa confirmed Wednesday morning the presence of criminal activity ... more

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Armed Attack in Playas de Tijuana Leaves Four Dead and Two Wounded Armed Attack in Playas de Tijuana Leaves Four Dead and Two Wounded
Cartels May 31, 2025

Armed Attack in Playas de Tijuana Leaves Four Dead and Two Wounded

On the afternoon of Friday, May 30, 2025, an armed attack rocked ... more

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Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured
Cartels September 5, 2025

Armed attack in La Concordia, Sinaloa, leaves three dead and one injured

An armed attack in the municipal seat of La Concordia, Sinaloa, left ... more

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Aragua Train Leader Larry Changa Offers to Negotiate Peace with Petro Aragua Train Leader Larry Changa Offers to Negotiate Peace with Petro
Cartels October 13, 2025

Aragua Train Leader Larry Changa Offers to Negotiate Peace with Petro

Álvarez, alias Larry Changa, sent the letter to the president, the Ministry ... more

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Another Taxi Driver Murdered in Veracruz After the Death of Irma Hernández Cruz’s Teacher Another Taxi Driver Murdered in Veracruz After the Death of Irma Hernández Cruz’s Teacher
Cartels July 28, 2025

Another Taxi Driver Murdered in Veracruz After the Death of Irma Hernández Cruz’s Teacher

Following the death of teacher Irma Hernández Cruz, who was kidnapped by ... more

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Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances
Cartels April 14, 2026

Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances

With more than 133,000 people missing, 72,000 unidentified bodies, and an impunity ... more

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American Pastor and Wife Move to Mexico City to Preach and Are Shot in Their Home American Pastor and Wife Move to Mexico City to Preach and Are Shot in Their Home
Cartels August 18, 2025

American Pastor and Wife Move to Mexico City to Preach and Are Shot in Their Home

An American pastor and his wife were injured after a suspected thief ... more

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American Family Massacred While on Vacation in Guanajuato American Family Massacred While on Vacation in Guanajuato
Cartels August 6, 2025

American Family Massacred While on Vacation in Guanajuato

What was supposed to be a family vacation ended in a series ... more

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America Puts 0K Price Tag on Costa Rica’s ‘Diablo’ — But Who Created Him? America Puts 0K Price Tag on Costa Rica’s ‘Diablo’ — But Who Created Him?
Cartels May 1, 2025

America Puts $500K Price Tag on Costa Rica’s ‘Diablo’ — But Who Created Him?

As the U.S. hunts the fugitive kingpin, critics question its role in ... more