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Fire breaks out at El Muchacho Alegre restaurant in Playa Norte, Mazatlán Fire breaks out at El Muchacho Alegre restaurant in Playa Norte, Mazatlán
Cartels April 20, 2026

Fire breaks out at El Muchacho Alegre restaurant in Playa Norte, Mazatlán

A fire broke out Sunday night inside the Muchacho Alegre restaurant, located ... more

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Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis
Cartels April 23, 2026

Filming of Docuseries at “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Safe House Sparks Confusion in Los Mochis

A production crew entered the safe house where Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán ... more

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Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández
Cartels August 20, 2025

Fifth suspect arrested for aggravated kidnapping of teacher Irma Hernández

One of the alleged perpetrators of the torture and murder of Irma ... more

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Fifteen Years After the San Fernando Migrant Massacre, There Are Still Unidentified Bodies Fifteen Years After the San Fernando Migrant Massacre, There Are Still Unidentified Bodies
Cartels October 19, 2025

Fifteen Years After the San Fernando Migrant Massacre, There Are Still Unidentified Bodies

No sign announces the mass grave at the Dolores Civil Cemetery. Unlike ... more

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Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request
Cartels May 5, 2026

Fiery and Sensual: Emma Coronel’s Video Causes a Stir Following “El Chapo’s” Extradition Request

A post by Emma Coronel—shared via her Instagram Stories—has sparked considerable conversation, ... more

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FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify
Cartels January 14, 2026

FGR Identifies Possible Successor to El Mencho as CJNG Arrests Intensify

Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) confirmed that it has fully identified the ... more

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FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years
Cartels March 14, 2026

FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years

On Friday, March 13, Baja California Attorney General Ma. Elena Andrade Ramírez ... more

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Fentanyl trafficking to the United States declines after a year of conflict between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in Sinaloa Fentanyl trafficking to the United States declines after a year of conflict between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in Sinaloa
Cartels September 17, 2025

Fentanyl trafficking to the United States declines after a year of conflict between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in Sinaloa

Fentanyl trafficking, which has made members of the Sinaloa Cartel priority targets ... more

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Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key
Cartels January 16, 2026

Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key

The containment of fentanyl from Mexico, through record seizures and binational coordination ... more

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Federal Operation Dismantles Methamphetamine Laboratory in Durango Federal Operation Dismantles Methamphetamine Laboratory in Durango
Cartels October 16, 2026

Federal Operation Dismantles Methamphetamine Laboratory in Durango

Mexican federal authorities dismantle a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Durango, seizing 1,308 ... more

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Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear. Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.
Cartels September 29, 2026

Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.

A joint operation involving personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen ... more

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Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels October 4, 2026

Federal forces discover shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Federal forces discovered a shop selling marijuana-infused treats in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, following ... more

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Federal Forces Arrest Alleged Cartel Operatives in Week of Sinaloa Operations Federal Forces Arrest Alleged Cartel Operatives in Week of Sinaloa Operations
Cartels September 27, 2026

Federal Forces Arrest Alleged Cartel Operatives in Week of Sinaloa Operations

Federal offensive in Mazatlán: operatives from "Los Chapitos" and "La Mayiza" factions ... more

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