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“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch “El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch
Cartels November 20, 2025

“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch

The murder of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo was allegedly orchestrated by ... more

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“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison “El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison
Cartels June 20, 2026

“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison

Carlos Alberto Guerrero Mercado, alias "El Químico"—one of 37 alleged organized crime ... more

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“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega “El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega
Cartels October 18, 2026

“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega

In the early hours of Saturday, during an operation carried out by ... more

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‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana. ‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana.
Cartels January 16, 2026

‘El Quesero,’ an Alleged Member of the Arellano Félix cartel, was Killed During a Funeral in Tijuana.

Cristian Alejandro Villegas Hernández, alias "El Quesero," an alleged member of a ... more

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“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas “El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas
Cartels October 5, 2026

“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas

Agents from the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) arrested César Oswaldo "N"—alias ... more

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“El Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun “El Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun
Cartels July 30, 2026

“El Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun

Mexico City authorities arrested "El Pollero"—an alleged member of the criminal cell ... more

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“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada “El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels May 2, 2026

“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada

Federal security agents arrested José Porfirio Díaz Medina—alias “El Pío”—in Ahome; he ... more

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“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead. “El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.
Cartels November 18, 2025

“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.

Pedro González Rodríguez, a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San ... more

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‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa ‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels September 22, 2026

‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Jesús Antonio 'N', alias El Peli, a relevant operator of Genaro Aarón ... more

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‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City ‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City
Cartels April 1, 2026

‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City

Víctor Manuel Torres García—known as "El Güero" and/or "El Papirrín"—rose through the ... more

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El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán
Cartels September 22, 2025

El Orejas, alleged operator of the “Unión Tepito,” arrested in Chimalhuacán

Federal authorities arrested Brayan Andrés López Sánchez, 30, alias "El Orejas," in ... more

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“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor “El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor
Cartels May 13, 2026

“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Querétaro announced the execution ... more

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“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died. “El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.
Cartels January 29, 2026

“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.

Rubén Granados Vargas, known as “El Nene” and leader of the Los ... more

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“El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán “El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán
Cartels June 8, 2025

“El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán

Francisco Javier N, "The Monarch" of Sinaloa, was injured during the shooting ... more

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El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Cartels May 24, 2025

El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Damaso López Serrano, known as El Mini Lic, former leader of the ... more

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