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Federal and State Forces Arrest Four Heavily Armed Hitmen from Cabo 27, a Cell Linked to La Mayiza, in Tecate Federal and State Forces Arrest Four Heavily Armed Hitmen from Cabo 27, a Cell Linked to La Mayiza, in Tecate
Cartels January 17, 2026

Federal and State Forces Arrest Four Heavily Armed Hitmen from Cabo 27, a Cell Linked to La Mayiza, in Tecate

In a high-precision operation carried out Tuesday night, the elite PROTEO group, ... more

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FBI Unit That Kidnapped Maduro Captured Ryan Wedding in Mexico: WSJ FBI Unit That Kidnapped Maduro Captured Ryan Wedding in Mexico: WSJ
Cartels January 29, 2026

FBI Unit That Kidnapped Maduro Captured Ryan Wedding in Mexico: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reports today that Ryan Wedding, accused of being ... more

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FBI Offers Reward for ‘La Firma,’ CJNG Leader Linked to García Harfuch Attack FBI Offers Reward for ‘La Firma,’ CJNG Leader Linked to García Harfuch Attack
Cartels December 12, 2025

FBI Offers Reward for ‘La Firma,’ CJNG Leader Linked to García Harfuch Attack

The United States has tightened its grip on the Jalisco New Generation ... more

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FBI and HSI Did Knew That “El Mayo” Was on the Plane FBI and HSI Did Knew That “El Mayo” Was on the Plane
Cartels December 11, 2025

FBI and HSI Did Knew That “El Mayo” Was on the Plane

The U.S. government knew there was a possibility that Ismael "El Mayo" ... more

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Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested
Cartels August 19, 2026

Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested

Fausto Corrales—the man who accompanied Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda on the day ... more

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Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico
Cartels June 22, 2026

Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico

The father of 19 year old Alba Lucía Castañeda says he never ... more

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Fashion designer Edgar Molina shot dead in Guanajuato Fashion designer Edgar Molina shot dead in Guanajuato
Cartels October 12, 2025

Fashion designer Edgar Molina shot dead in Guanajuato

On the night of Saturday, October 11, the murder of renowned fashion ... more

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Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas
Cartels August 18, 2025

Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas

In Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Ezequiel Cárdenas Rivera, son of Antonio Cárdenas Guillén, known ... more

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Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants
Cartels June 30, 2026

Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants

José Guadalupe Mora Chávez reported that the practice of extorting lime producers ... more

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Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa
Cartels November 16, 2025

Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa

Armed individuals threw an explosive device into an event hall, injuring between ... more

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Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices
Cartels September 20, 2026

Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices

Estefani “N”—known on social media as “La Barbie de la Alianza”—was arrested ... more

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¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok ¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok
Cartels May 26, 2025

¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok

Days after her murder, influencer Valeria Márquez reappeared on TikTok. Not through ... more

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Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US? Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?
Cartels May 28, 2025

Espinoza Paz Clarifies Visa Rumors: Why Can’t He Enter the US?

Amid a tense climate for regional Mexican musicians seeking to enter the ... more

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