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Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila
Cartels February 9, 2026

Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila

The Tequila, Jalisco, City Council appointed Lorena Marisol Rodríguez Rivera as interim ... more

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Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta
Cartels February 22, 2026

Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta

The killing or capture of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” leader of ... more

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Iguala, Guerrero, Traffic Secretary Arrested; Linked to Ayotzinapa Case Iguala, Guerrero, Traffic Secretary Arrested; Linked to Ayotzinapa Case
Cartels March 3, 2026

Iguala, Guerrero, Traffic Secretary Arrested; Linked to Ayotzinapa Case

Agents of the Attorney General's Office (FGR) arrested Mauro Antonio 'N', the ... more

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Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo
Cartels March 19, 2026

Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo

Members of the Mexican Navy and the Colima State Police killed César ... more

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Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft? Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft?
Cartels April 1, 2026

Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft?

A year after the exposure of the tax evasion and drug trafficking ... more

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“Madres Buscadoras” Discover Clandestine Grave in El Salto, Jalisco: A Secret Burial Site “Madres Buscadoras” Discover Clandestine Grave in El Salto, Jalisco: A Secret Burial Site
Cartels April 26, 2026

“Madres Buscadoras” Discover Clandestine Grave in El Salto, Jalisco: A Secret Burial Site

The *Madres Buscadoras de Jalisco* (Searching Mothers of Jalisco) collective located a ... more

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Former Culiacán Police Commander Kidnapped and Killed DEA Informant and Family Member, U.S. Alleges Former Culiacán Police Commander Kidnapped and Killed DEA Informant and Family Member, U.S. Alleges
Cartels May 1, 2026

Former Culiacán Police Commander Kidnapped and Killed DEA Informant and Family Member, U.S. Alleges

A former commander of the Culiacán Municipal Police allegedly kidnapped and murdered ... more

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Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos” Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos”
Cartels May 11, 2026

Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos”

After five days of attacks—involving gunfire and explosives dropped from drones—by the ... more

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Two criminal targets linked to the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” faction arrested in Baja California Two criminal targets linked to the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” faction arrested in Baja California
Cartels June 10, 2026

Two criminal targets linked to the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” faction arrested in Baja California

Agents from the Baja California State Citizen Security Force (FESC) arrested two ... more

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US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels June 16, 2026

US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

Raúl Saucedo Huipio, a 51-year-old resident of Mexicali, Baja California, was sentenced ... more

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A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda
Cartels June 21, 2026

A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda

For Alba Lucía Castañeda Torres, a 19-year-old Colombian woman, the trip to ... more

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Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation
Cartels June 30, 2026

Three relatives of the UAGro rector murdered; Javier Saldaña demands justice and a thorough investigation

Javier Saldaña Almazán, the rector of the Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)—currently ... more

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US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 13, 2026

US Seeks Life Sentence and $15 Billion Forfeiture for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada

After Ismael “Mayo” Zambada García pleaded guilty to various drug trafficking charges, ... more

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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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