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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

1 min read
Parriva
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“El 01″—alleged regional leader for the Los Salazar group in Sonora and Chihuahua—captured; linked to drone attacks on rival groups “El 01″—alleged regional leader for the Los Salazar group in Sonora and Chihuahua—captured; linked to drone attacks on rival groups
Cartels June 8, 2026

“El 01″—alleged regional leader for the Los Salazar group in Sonora and Chihuahua—captured; linked to drone attacks on rival groups

Hugo “N,” alias “El 01”—identified by authorities as a key driver of ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
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“Don’t let me die, I have a tiny baby”: a woman pleaded for help after being wounded in an attack by hitmen in Escuinapa, Sinaloa. “Don’t let me die, I have a tiny baby”: a woman pleaded for help after being wounded in an attack by hitmen in Escuinapa, Sinaloa.
Cartels June 9, 2026

“Don’t let me die, I have a tiny baby”: a woman pleaded for help after being wounded in an attack by hitmen in Escuinapa, Sinaloa.

A day of terror and intense armed clashes in the municipal seat ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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“Don Rodo’s” *amparo* ruling on shaky ground: FGR seeks to revive criminal proceedings against “El Mencho’s” brother “Don Rodo’s” *amparo* ruling on shaky ground: FGR seeks to revive criminal proceedings against “El Mencho’s” brother
Cartels July 1, 2026

“Don Rodo’s” *amparo* ruling on shaky ground: FGR seeks to revive criminal proceedings against “El Mencho’s” brother

On June 30, the Second Collegiate Court on Criminal Matters of the ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

1 min read
Parriva
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‘Querida Fátima,’ a Documentary on Gender-Based Terror in Mexico, Takes Top Honors at the Guadalajara Film Festival ‘Querida Fátima,’ a Documentary on Gender-Based Terror in Mexico, Takes Top Honors at the Guadalajara Film Festival
Cartels April 26, 2026

‘Querida Fátima,’ a Documentary on Gender-Based Terror in Mexico, Takes Top Honors at the Guadalajara Film Festival

The documentary *Querida Fátima* (Dear Fátima) emerged as the big winner of ... more

2 mins read
Andrea Perez
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‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison ‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison
Cartels June 14, 2026

‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison

The leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, Niño Guerrero, a ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
560
‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua ‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua

Los Tucanes de Tijuana are in the midst of controversy after their ... more

1 min read
Parriva
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‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya ‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya
Cartels May 1, 2026

‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya

Brothers Joaquín and Ovidio Guzmán López—sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán—have emerged ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
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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

2 mins read
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‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured. ‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured.
Cartels June 21, 2026

‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured.

In a breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking aimed at severing ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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‘El Negro Zamora,’ mastermind behind the Caballo Blanco bar attack that left 29 dead in Veracruz, found guilty ‘El Negro Zamora,’ mastermind behind the Caballo Blanco bar attack that left 29 dead in Veracruz, found guilty
Cartels June 17, 2026

‘El Negro Zamora,’ mastermind behind the Caballo Blanco bar attack that left 29 dead in Veracruz, found guilty

Nearly six years after one of the worst tragedies to occur in ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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‘El Maelo’ of La Unión killed in Tepito: shooting leaves 2 dead at Fiebre Negra barbershop; here’s what we know ‘El Maelo’ of La Unión killed in Tepito: shooting leaves 2 dead at Fiebre Negra barbershop; here’s what we know
Cartels July 8, 2026

‘El Maelo’ of La Unión killed in Tepito: shooting leaves 2 dead at Fiebre Negra barbershop; here’s what we know

Two people were killed and three others injured following a targeted attack ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
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‘El Jardinero,’ CJNG Leader, Transferred to El Altiplano—Mexico’s Most Dreaded Prison ‘El Jardinero,’ CJNG Leader, Transferred to El Altiplano—Mexico’s Most Dreaded Prison
Cartels April 30, 2026

‘El Jardinero,’ CJNG Leader, Transferred to El Altiplano—Mexico’s Most Dreaded Prison

On the night of April 29, 2026, a convoy escorted by armored ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
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‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze ‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze
Cartels June 4, 2026

‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze

Alberto Jorge Contreras Núñez—alias ‘El Cholo’—the former Director of the Sinaloa Investigative ... more

2 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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‘El Changuito’: From key operator of ‘Mayito Flaco’ to the imminent extinction of Los Ántrax ‘El Changuito’: From key operator of ‘Mayito Flaco’ to the imminent extinction of Los Ántrax
Cartels September 25, 2025

‘El Changuito’: From key operator of ‘Mayito Flaco’ to the imminent extinction of Los Ántrax

“I know it’s not easy to be in what I’m in. I ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos ‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos
Cartels May 6, 2026

‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos

Federal authorities, in coordination with the Government of Morelos, have arrested eight ... more

1 min read
Andrea Perez
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‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico ‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico
Cartels October 14, 2025

‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico

The United States Attorney's Office has confirmed that the Mexicans, former leaders ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence ‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico
Cartels January 19, 2026

‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence

Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, alias El Z-40, former leader of Los Zetas, ... more

2 mins read
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‘Ule’—alleged security chief for ‘El Irving’ of La Unión Tepito—arrested; grenade and drugs seized ‘Ule’—alleged security chief for ‘El Irving’ of La Unión Tepito—arrested; grenade and drugs seized
Cartels June 26, 2026

‘Ule’—alleged security chief for ‘El Irving’ of La Unión Tepito—arrested; grenade and drugs seized

Ulises Garduño, alias "Ule"—a member of the La Unión Tepito criminal group ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Smell May Worsen as Heat Wave Hits Following Air Quality Violation
What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy
The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities

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