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‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender ‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender
Cartels January 8, 2026

‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, alias 'The Viceroy,' former head of the Juárez Cartel, ... more

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ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative
Cartels January 18, 2026

ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an alert to locate ... more

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Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place
Cartels March 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place

One week after the violence following the federal operation in which Nemesio ... more

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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán
Cartels April 29, 2026

Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán

The initial narrative surrounding the tragic incident in the Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood ... more

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Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele
Cartels May 2, 2025

Charli speaks: the MS-13 gang member who agreed with Bukele

While thousands of innocent people remain incarcerated in inhumane conditions in the ... more

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Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel
Cartels May 17, 2025

Blow to CJNG in Michoacán; Former Colombian Military Detected in Cartel

The Armed Forces killed 12 alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation ... more

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Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US? Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?
Cartels May 28, 2025

Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?

Amid a tense climate for regional Mexican musicians seeking to enter the ... more

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Mexican cartels recruit Colombian soldiers even through WhatsApp Mexican cartels recruit Colombian soldiers even through WhatsApp
Cartels June 17, 2025

Mexican cartels recruit Colombian soldiers even through WhatsApp

To recruit Colombian soldiers with experience in explosives and intelligence work, Mexican ... more

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García Luna Moved to the Most Extreme Prison in the US Along with ‘El Chapo’ García Luna Moved to the Most Extreme Prison in the US Along with ‘El Chapo’
Cartels June 30, 2025

García Luna Moved to the Most Extreme Prison in the US Along with ‘El Chapo’

The United States government transferred former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro ... more

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What Ovidio says in the US won’t harm the Sinaloa Cartel, says Mike Vigil What Ovidio says in the US won’t harm the Sinaloa Cartel, says Mike Vigil
Cartels July 12, 2025

What Ovidio says in the US won’t harm the Sinaloa Cartel, says Mike Vigil

Mike Vigil, former head of international operations for the DEA, stated in ... more

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“Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle. “Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle.
Cartels July 29, 2025

“Whether you like it or not, Irma Hernández died of a heart attack,” says Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle.

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle responded to criticism from various figures after declaring ... more

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One of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Men Is in Mexico City: Campaign Launched to Find James Wedding One of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Men Is in Mexico City: Campaign Launched to Find James Wedding
Cartels August 8, 2025

One of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Men Is in Mexico City: Campaign Launched to Find James Wedding

The FBI is increasingly closer to Ryan James Wedding, the former Olympic ... more