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“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings “El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings
Cartels March 30, 2026

“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings

Nearly a month after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El ... more

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Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City
Cartels March 30, 2026

Found with 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine: 3 Members of Los Cabrera Sarabia Arrested in Mexico City

Three alleged members of Los Cabrera Sarabia—a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel—were ... more

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Kidnappings and Murders Strike Business Leaders in Mexico: Nine Cases in Six Months Kidnappings and Murders Strike Business Leaders in Mexico: Nine Cases in Six Months
Cartels March 30, 2026

Kidnappings and Murders Strike Business Leaders in Mexico: Nine Cases in Six Months

The murder of Rafael Tirado Lizárraga—a fruit industry entrepreneur in Mazatlán, Sinaloa—marks ... more

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Carmiña Castro—Baker and Content Creator—Abducted in Culiacán Carmiña Castro—Baker and Content Creator—Abducted in Culiacán
Cartels March 30, 2026

Carmiña Castro—Baker and Content Creator—Abducted in Culiacán

Carmiña Miroslava Castro Salazar—known for her baking business, "Rosa Dely," and her ... more

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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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Emergency Button Relaunched in Tijuana; Now Also Assists U.S. Tourists Emergency Button Relaunched in Tijuana; Now Also Assists U.S. Tourists
Cartels March 28, 2026

Emergency Button Relaunched in Tijuana; Now Also Assists U.S. Tourists

On Friday, March 27, the well-known "Emergency Button" was relaunched. It has ... more

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El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power
Cartels March 27, 2026

El Álamo: The “Sacred Land” of El Mayo Zambada—Where He Was Born and Forged His Power

The operation in which Mónica del Rosario Zambada Niebla was detained—and subsequently ... more

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Gas Station Tycoon Arnulfo Aguilar Salazar Kidnapped in Culiacán Gas Station Tycoon Arnulfo Aguilar Salazar Kidnapped in Culiacán
Cartels March 25, 2026

Gas Station Tycoon Arnulfo Aguilar Salazar Kidnapped in Culiacán

An armed group abducted gas station tycoon Arnulfo Aguilar Salazar in Culiacán, ... more

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The Arzates Behind Ranch Raids in Ensenada The Arzates Behind Ranch Raids in Ensenada
Cartels March 24, 2026

The Arzates Behind Ranch Raids in Ensenada

Heavily armed squads from the Sinaloa Cartel have sown terror among ranch ... more

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Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG
Cartels March 23, 2026

Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG

Juan Carlos Valencia González, alias “El 03,” “El R-3,” or “El Pelón,” ... more

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Seven Electricians Disappear in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí Seven Electricians Disappear in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí
Cartels March 23, 2026

Seven Electricians Disappear in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí

Seven young electricians were reported missing after losing contact with their families ... more

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Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador
Cartels March 22, 2026

Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, emphasized that the arrest ... more