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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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Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training
Cartels August 19, 2025

Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training

The Ministry of Defense has reinforced the Sinaloa police force with special ... 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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Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released
Cartels March 19, 2026

Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released

The Mexican government's Security Cabinet confirmed that the Navy deployed an operation ... more

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Electronic music and pink cocaine mix in theories about the deaths of B-King and Regio Clown in Mexico Electronic music and pink cocaine mix in theories about the deaths of B-King and Regio Clown in Mexico
Cartels September 26, 2025

Electronic music and pink cocaine mix in theories about the deaths of B-King and Regio Clown in Mexico

Colombian singer Bayron Sánchez, better known as B-King, saw his trip to ... more

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“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa “El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels July 31, 2026

“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy arrested Rosario Fidel Angulo Salazar—alias ... more

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“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested “El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested
Cartels December 17, 2025

“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested

Days after businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú decided to relocate the Miss Universe ... more

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‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac ‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac
Cartels June 3, 2025

‘El Wicho’ La Familia Michoacana figure Killed in Broad Daylight Attac

Suspected La Familia Michoacana boss shot alongside companion as violence escalates in ... more

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“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG “El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG
Cartels August 13, 2026

“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG

Cristian Martín Medina García, alias “El Vikingo”—a 25-year-old professional boxer trained by ... more

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“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US “El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US
Cartels June 25, 2025

“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US

On June 24, 2025, Judge Jean Marie Azrack of the Federal District ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador ‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador
Cartels October 27, 2025

‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador

Ecuadorean Interior Minister John Reimberg posted this Sunday about the arrest of ... more

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“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case “El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case
Cartels October 16, 2026

“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case

Mexican authorities arrest Erick “El Trébol” near Querétaro International Airport on a ... more

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