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Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles. Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.
Cartels December 19, 2025

Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.

With an investment of less than 100,000 pesos, a criminal organization can ... more

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US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says
Cartels December 18, 2025

US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says

The United States government sanctioned the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL) ... more

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Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets
Cartels December 18, 2025

Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets

A large-scale air and ground operation was deployed in the mountainous region ... 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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“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested “El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested
Cartels December 17, 2025

“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested

Days after businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú decided to relocate the Miss Universe ... more

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“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged. “El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.
Cartels December 16, 2025

“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.

On Monday, December 15, the Sonora State Attorney General's Office (FGJES) announced ... more

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US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight
Cartels December 16, 2025

US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight

The United States carried out three attacks against three vessels allegedly operated ... more

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Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction
Cartels December 16, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring fentanyl, a drug ... more

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García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays
Cartels December 15, 2025

García Luna to Appeal His Conviction This Week After Multiple Delays

More than a year after his conviction, and following numerous logistical complications ... more

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“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán “Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán
Cartels December 15, 2025

“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán

Federal authorities reported the arrest of a man identified as the alleged ... more

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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.
Cartels December 15, 2025

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.

Five criminal groups, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), have been ... more

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Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones” Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones”
Cartels December 14, 2025

Harfuch Denies Pedro Haces’ Links to “El Limones”

Pedro Haces Barba has no connection whatsoever with Edgar "N," alias "El ... more

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“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted. “Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.
Cartels December 14, 2025

“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.

Miguel Alexander “N,” alias “Dumbo,” alleged plaza boss for the Jalisco New ... more

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