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‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they? ‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?
Cartels October 8, 2026

‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?

Mexican newspapers have revealed that the rivalry between La Unión Tepito and ... more

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Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor. Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.
Cartels October 8, 2026

Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.

An armed group executed three people—including a 15-year-old minor—after storming an avocado ... more

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Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals
Cartels October 8, 2026

Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals

Criminal organizations in Mexico—including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)—will need to ... more

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“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture “El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture
Cartels October 7, 2026

“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture

On the night of October 5, personnel from the Secretariat of National ... more

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“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas “El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas
Cartels October 5, 2026

“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas

Agents from the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) arrested César Oswaldo "N"—alias ... 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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‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested ‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested
Cartels October 4, 2026

‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested

Luis Adán 'N'—known as 'Isac' or '500'—a key associate of Franklin Ernesto ... more

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US Teenagers Supply Weapons to the Sinaloa Cartel and Other Mexican Organizations US Teenagers Supply Weapons to the Sinaloa Cartel and Other Mexican Organizations
Cartels October 4, 2026

US Teenagers Supply Weapons to the Sinaloa Cartel and Other Mexican Organizations

The country's most powerful cartels have found new arms suppliers: US teenagers ... more

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“El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven” “El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven”
Cartels October 2, 2026

“El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven”

The Mexico City Attorney General's Office (Fiscalía CDMX) arrested Uriel “N”—alias “El ... more

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