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A lethal blow to the Gulf Cartel: ‘La Conta,’ alleged financial operator captured in Tamaulipas A lethal blow to the Gulf Cartel: ‘La Conta,’ alleged financial operator captured in Tamaulipas
Cartels October 25, 2025

A lethal blow to the Gulf Cartel: ‘La Conta,’ alleged financial operator captured in Tamaulipas

In three simultaneous operations carried out in Tamaulipas, security forces arrested four ... more

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Teenage girl recruited into CJNG cell; not the first time Teenage girl recruited into CJNG cell; not the first time
Cartels November 14, 2025

Teenage girl recruited into CJNG cell; not the first time

To bolster its armed cells, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has ... more

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“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested “El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested
Cartels November 25, 2025

“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested

The Quintana Roo State Attorney General's Office (FGE) reported the arrest of ... more

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What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs? What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs?
Cartels December 6, 2025

What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs?

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched a campaign called Fentanyl Free ... more

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Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo? Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo?
Cartels December 25, 2025

Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo?

On December 24, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced the 20-year prison ... more

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‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa ‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa
Cartels February 4, 2026

‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa

Federal authorities arrested Jesús Emir 'N', alias El Compa Güero or Radio ... more

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Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured
Cartels February 28, 2026

Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured

Mexican authorities have captured a reputed Gulf cartel cell leader in the ... more

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Internet and Extended Visits: VIP Treatment Revealed for Osiel Cárdenas in US Prison Internet and Extended Visits: VIP Treatment Revealed for Osiel Cárdenas in US Prison
Cartels March 12, 2026

Internet and Extended Visits: VIP Treatment Revealed for Osiel Cárdenas in US Prison

An entire cell block, internet access, and after-hours visits: these were some ... more

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El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power
Cartels March 27, 2026

El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power

The operation in which Mónica del Rosario Zambada Niebla was detained—and subsequently ... more

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Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers
Cartels May 24, 2025

Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers

Misael Galván Moral, a 23-year-old fruit vendor, is demanding justice after being ... more

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“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho. “Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.
Cartels June 10, 2025

“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.

In February 2025, a Federal Forces operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, targeted the ... more

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