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‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build ‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build
Cartels October 8, 2025

‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build

Thirteen years after his death in Progreso, Coahuila, following a confrontation with ... more

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“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured “El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured
Cartels June 6, 2026

“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has captured Juan Carlos "N," alias "El ... more

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“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan “El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan
Cartels July 16, 2025

“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan

The Municipal Police of Zapopan, Jalisco, arrested alleged drug trafficker Diego Abel ... more

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“El Jardinero”: The CJNG’s Security Chief Who Keeps “El Mencho” Safe “El Jardinero”: The CJNG’s Security Chief Who Keeps “El Mencho” Safe
Cartels January 12, 2026

“El Jardinero”: The CJNG’s Security Chief Who Keeps “El Mencho” Safe

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes is currently the most powerful criminal leader in the ... more

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“El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes “El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes
Cartels April 28, 2026

“El Jardinero”: How the CJNG Operative Scammed U.S. Citizens Through Timeshare Schemes

Last Monday, it was announced that Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero" (The ... more

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“El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking “El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking
Cartels May 15, 2026

“El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking

Audías Flores Silva—known in the organized crime underworld as "El Jardinero" (The ... more

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“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG “El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG
Cartels April 27, 2026

“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG

Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero"—was detained in Nayarit; he is identified as ... more

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“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S. “El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.
Cartels May 12, 2026

“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.

Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando” or “El Jondo”—the personal pilot for ... 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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‘El Ingeniero’: Suspected CJNG tunnel specialist arrested in Zapopan ‘El Ingeniero’: Suspected CJNG tunnel specialist arrested in Zapopan
Cartels October 16, 2026

‘El Ingeniero’: Suspected CJNG tunnel specialist arrested in Zapopan

Mexican military forces arrest an alleged CJNG tunnel engineer in Zapopan, Jalisco, ... more

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“El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois “El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois
Cartels November 28, 2025

“El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois

Joaquín Guzmán López, known as “El Güero” and son of Joaquín “El ... more

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“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities “El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities
Cartels December 19, 2025

“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities

US authorities identified Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez Ochoa, alias “El Guacho,” as the ... more

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“El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla “El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla
Cartels January 7, 2026

“El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla

A total of nine individuals, alleged members of the La Barredora criminal ... more

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“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán “El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán
Cartels June 2, 2026

“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán

Gabriel Nicolás “N,” alias “El Gabito” or “El 80”—identified as a leader ... more

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