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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’ ‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’
Cartels July 27, 2026

‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’

Federal forces arrested Ricardo Ozuna Tirado, alias 'El Tío,' in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. ... more

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“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms “El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms
Cartels July 14, 2026

“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms

Cristhian Guadalupe “N”—alias “El Texas”—identified as the local leader (*jefe de plaza*) ... more

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‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed ‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed
Cartels July 1, 2026

‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed

The Fourth District Court for Criminal Matters in Toluca dismissed the *amparo* ... more

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‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced ‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported that Teodoro García Simental, alias El ... more

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“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured. “El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.
Cartels November 27, 2025

“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.

The Puebla Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) confirmed the arrest of Gabriel ... 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 Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged “El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged
Cartels October 14, 2026

“El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged

On Tuesday, October 13, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) secured a formal ... more

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“El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa “El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa
Cartels October 19, 2026

“El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense and the Sinaloa Secretariat of ... more

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“El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca “El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca
Cartels October 28, 2026

“El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca

Federal forces arrested El Semáforo and an alleged logistics operator in Oaxaca; ... more

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“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested “El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested
Cartels November 25, 2025

“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested

The Quintana Roo State Attorney General's Office (FGE) reported the arrest of ... more

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