Category: Cartels
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From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime
Cartels September 10, 2025

From ‘El Chapo’ to ‘El Estúpido’: The Use of Aliases in Mexican Organized Crime

For his probable involvement in kidnapping, the Mexico City Attorney General's Office ... more

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Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed” Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed”
Cartels June 2, 2025

Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed”

Frida Sofía Guzmán Muñoz, granddaughter of former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El ... more

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Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo
Cartels August 18, 2026

Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo

A fourth body showing signs of violence was found inside the trunk ... more

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Four truck drivers from Tamaulipas disappear in Oaxaca; families urge authorities to provide answers Four truck drivers from Tamaulipas disappear in Oaxaca; families urge authorities to provide answers
Cartels December 1, 2025

Four truck drivers from Tamaulipas disappear in Oaxaca; families urge authorities to provide answers

Four truck drivers from Tamaulipas have been reported missing in the state ... more

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Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year
Cartels September 22, 2026

Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year

Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC) captured four Salvadoran nationals—alleged members of the ... more

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Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck. Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck.
Cartels October 22, 2026

Four Pacific Cartel Members Detained in Chiapas with Weapons and a Stolen Truck.

Three Guatemalan nationals and one Mexican were arrested at a border inspection ... more

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Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide
Cartels October 21, 2026

Four members of “Los Vallarta”—a group linked to the CJNG—arrested in Texcoco; accused of homicide

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) has executed ... more

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Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI
Cartels July 6, 2026

Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI

Few events in recent history have simultaneously impacted diplomacy, local politics, and ... more

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Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Cartels July 29, 2026

Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

A joint operation carried out by the Inter-institutional Group resulted in the ... more

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Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City
Cartels March 30, 2026

Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City

Three alleged members of Los Cabrera Sarabia—a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel—were ... more

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Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora
Cartels July 22, 2026

Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora

The Sinaloa-based company Forrajes El Barrio denied any liability following the seizure ... more

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Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American
Cartels April 1, 2026

Former US Ambassador to Mexico Doubts “El Mencho’s” Successor and CJNG Leader Is American

Christopher Landau, former US Ambassador to Mexico and current Assistant Secretary of ... more

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Former Tampico Customs Director Exposes Fuel Oil Network; Charges of 1.7 Million MXN Per Ship Former Tampico Customs Director Exposes Fuel Oil Network; Charges of 1.7 Million MXN Per Ship
Cartels September 8, 2025

Former Tampico Customs Director Exposes Fuel Oil Network; Charges of 1.7 Million MXN Per Ship

The former director of Tampico Customs between 2023 and 2025, who is ... more

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Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown
Cartels August 17, 2026

Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown

Retired General Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, the former Secretary of Security for Sinaloa, ... more

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Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated
Cartels June 29, 2026

Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated

Apolonio Álvarez Montes, who served as mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, was shot ... more

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Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant
Cartels December 9, 2025

Former Honduran President Pardoned in the US Now Faces International Arrest Warrant

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández (2014-2022), released last week in the ... more

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Former Guadalajara Cartel leader Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo demands the return of his money. Former Guadalajara Cartel leader Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo demands the return of his money.
Cartels November 10, 2025

Former Guadalajara Cartel leader Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo demands the return of his money.

Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, better known as "Don Neto" and one of the ... more

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