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Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison
Cartels November 22, 2025

Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison

Seven bodyguards of Carlos Manzo arrested; already incarcerated in state prison for ... more

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No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte
Cartels December 3, 2025

No Confirmation That Victims in Plaza Arkana Are Related to Caro Quintero: Horacio Duarte

The head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the State ... more

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“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán “Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán
Cartels December 15, 2025

“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán

Federal authorities reported the arrest of a man identified as the alleged ... more

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28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza 28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza
Cartels December 23, 2025

28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza

The dispute between organized crime groups for control of drug trafficking and ... more

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Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty” Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty”
Cartels January 20, 2026

Mexico extradites 37 drug traffickers to the US; agreement is reached “not to seek the death penalty”

37 inmates from the Altiplano maximum-security prison were transferred to the United ... more

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Up to $94 million: US reward for 15 Mexican drug lords Up to $94 million: US reward for 15 Mexican drug lords
Cartels February 2, 2026

Up to $94 million: US reward for 15 Mexican drug lords

The United States government is offering a total of $94 million for ... more

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Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States. Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.
Cartels February 11, 2026

Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.

In January 2026, the Colombian Attorney General's Office announced the seizure of ... more

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El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation
Cartels February 23, 2026

El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation

A new task force, led by US military personnel and specializing in ... more

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US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio” US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio”
Cartels March 6, 2026

US Embassy Congratulates Mexico on the Capture of “El Tobilio”

US Ambassador Ronald Johnson congratulated the Mexican government on the arrest of ... more

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Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US
Cartels March 22, 2026

Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US

Hernán Bermúdez Requena, alleged leader of the criminal group “La Barredora,” filed ... more

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US Judge Imposes $1.5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG US Judge Imposes .5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG
Cartels April 3, 2026

US Judge Imposes $1.5 Million Fine on Gerardo Ortiz in Case Linked to CJNG

The United States has imposed a $1.5 million fine on Mexican regional ... more

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ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid
Cartels April 15, 2026

ICE spreads “Wanted” poster for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán; the reward is still valid

The United States Embassy reported this Tuesday that the US government maintains ... more

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They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez
Cartels May 16, 2026

They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez

Family members, civil society organizations, and Ríodoce demanded that the Mexican government ... more

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Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network
Cartels June 3, 2026

Mexican woman sentenced in the US for leading fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network

A Mexican woman, Iris Adrianna Amador García, was sentenced to 15 years ... more

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The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend
Cartels June 10, 2026

The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend

An X (formerly Twitter) account sparked controversy by posting a previously unseen ... more

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Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled
Cartels June 17, 2026

Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel cell linked to extortion and kidnapping in Guanajuato dismantled

The Guanajuato State Attorney General's Office (FGE) announced the dismantling of a ... more

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