Category: Cartels
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Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers
Cartels August 11, 2025

Lagos de Moreno: Five teenagers who vanished into the clutches of drug traffickers

“We're in exactly the same situation as on August 11, 2023, because ... more

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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

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“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities “El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities
Cartels October 3, 2025

“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities

Federal forces arrested Alejandro "N," alias "El Chuacheneger" or "El Diablito," this ... more

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‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico ‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico
Cartels October 14, 2025

‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico

The United States Attorney's Office has confirmed that the Mexicans, former leaders ... more

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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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