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“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake” “El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”
Cartels May 20, 2026

“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”

Gerardo Rincón Flores, the lawyer representing Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in Mexico, ... more

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“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured “El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured
Cartels June 6, 2026

“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has captured Juan Carlos "N," alias "El ... more

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“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S. “La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.
Cartels May 15, 2026

“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.

Lucero Sánchez—better known as “La Chapodiputada” (The Chapo-Congresswoman)—has reappeared with new statements ... more

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“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison “El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison
Cartels June 20, 2026

“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison

Carlos Alberto Guerrero Mercado, alias "El Químico"—one of 37 alleged organized crime ... more

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Suspected members of La Línea gang arrested for kidnapping 15 migrants in Chihuahua Suspected members of La Línea gang arrested for kidnapping 15 migrants in Chihuahua
Cartels April 20, 2026

Suspected members of La Línea gang arrested for kidnapping 15 migrants in Chihuahua

Authorities in Chihuahua reported the dismantling of a criminal cell and the ... more

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Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit
Cartels June 18, 2026

Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit

Audias Flores Silva, alias “El Jardinero,” was denied an *amparo* (a legal ... more

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“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested “Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels June 25, 2026

“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested

Ernesto Rafael "N"—alias "Sierra 1"—was arrested after being identified as the alleged ... more

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‘Carlitos Rugrats’: ‘Mayito Flaco’s’ Operative Key in the War Against Los Chapitos ‘Carlitos Rugrats’: ‘Mayito Flaco’s’ Operative Key in the War Against Los Chapitos
Cartels June 9, 2026

‘Carlitos Rugrats’: ‘Mayito Flaco’s’ Operative Key in the War Against Los Chapitos

Within the ranks of La Mayiza, various lieutenants have had their moments ... more

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Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco
Cartels May 4, 2026

Three Men Sentenced for Transporting Over Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco

Three individuals have been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison ... more

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“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel “Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels June 10, 2026

“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel

Recent operations launched by federal forces in Baja California Sur appear to ... more

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‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed ‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed
Cartels July 1, 2026

‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed

The Fourth District Court for Criminal Matters in Toluca dismissed the *amparo* ... more

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