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Judge sends “El Mayo” Zambada to medical facility to serve life sentence Judge sends “El Mayo” Zambada to medical facility to serve life sentence
Cartels July 24, 2026

Judge sends “El Mayo” Zambada to medical facility to serve life sentence

On Friday, Judge Brian M. Cogan recommended that Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada—former ... more

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The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1 The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1
Cartels August 2, 2026

The banned photos of Valeria Márquez with the son of ‘El R1

New images allegedly showing Mexican influencer and beauty entrepreneur Valeria Márquez with ... more

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The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million
Cartels August 11, 2026

The Pinzón Siblings: The Dangerous CJNG Duo for Whom the U.S. Offers Up to $12 Million

One led the gunmen; the other handled the money. Julio César Montero ... more

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Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead
Cartels August 20, 2026

Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead

Intense clashes involving rival organized crime gunmen and the National Guard resulted ... more

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Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons
Cartels September 21, 2026

Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons

A judge sentenced Francisco Javier Chapa Maldonado—alias "El Cholo," a member of ... more

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CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.” CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”
Cartels October 21, 2026

CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”

In the municipality of Jerez, Zacatecas, messages circulated via channels linked to ... 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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222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum 222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum
Cartels June 20, 2025

222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 222 Mexicans have been detained in immigration ... more

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The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez
Cartels July 6, 2025

The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez

Amid the spotlight currently shining on Julio César Chávez Jr., who faces ... more

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US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones
Cartels July 23, 2025

US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones

US security officials indicated on July 22 that they fear Mexican cartels ... more

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Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing
Cartels August 5, 2025

Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing

Three young people—a woman and two men—were reported missing early Monday morning ... more

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Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration
Cartels August 13, 2025

Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration

Mexico sent 26 alleged cartel figures to face justice in the United ... more

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