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From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra” From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra”
Cartels July 17, 2026

From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra”

Agents from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) arrested David Vargas Rivera—alias “El ... more

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“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo “El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo
Cartels July 24, 2026

“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo

Attorney Jonathan Savella, who represents Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando,” a ... more

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Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested

On Saturday, August 1, the Mexican Army arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias “Poncho” ... more

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“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco “Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco
Cartels August 11, 2026

“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco

Lourdes Yhoana ‘N’ and Héctor Esaith ‘N’—mother and son linked to the ... more

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Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels August 20, 2026

Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

The investigation into the disappearance of four tourists from the State of ... more

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His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas
Cartels September 1, 2026

His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas

The arrest of William Ariel Rangel Martínez, originally from Aguascalientes and for ... more

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The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González
Cartels September 21, 2026

The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González

With Juan Carlos Valencia González—alias “El 03” or “El Pelón”—rising to a ... 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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El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal
Cartels May 12, 2025

El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal

Mass Defection Shocks Sinaloa Cartel—Ex-Wife, Daughter, and Grandson of Drug Lord Turn ... more

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Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’ Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’
Cartels May 24, 2025

Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’

Targeted by U.S. and Mexican authorities, Eleazar Pulido Landeros’ execution marks a ... more

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US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán
Cartels June 10, 2025

US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán

The United States Department of the Treasury has financially sanctioned the Los ... more

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Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture
Cartels July 7, 2025

Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture

Now that Natanael Cano is promoting his new album, "Porque la tarda," ... more

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