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“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade “El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade

Chiapas authorities say a judicially authorized operation in Acala led to El ... more

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‘El Flaco,’ an operative for the Salazar cartel, affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested in Querétaro. ‘El Flaco,’ an operative for the Salazar cartel, affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested in Querétaro.
Cartels February 6, 2026

‘El Flaco,’ an operative for the Salazar cartel, affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested in Querétaro.

In a coordinated, high-impact operation, federal and state authorities executed 12 simultaneous ... more

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“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured “El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured
Cartels July 16, 2026

“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured

Fernando de Jesús Ortiz Ávalos—alias "El Doctor" and an alleged operative for ... more

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‘El Dany,’ wanted by the FBI for fentanyl trafficking, arrested in Culiacán ‘El Dany,’ wanted by the FBI for fentanyl trafficking, arrested in Culiacán
Cartels November 5, 2025

‘El Dany,’ wanted by the FBI for fentanyl trafficking, arrested in Culiacán

Daniel 'N,' alias 'El Dany,' a U.S. citizen, was arrested in Culiacán, ... more

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‘El Cubano,’ leader of a Sinaloa Cartel cell wanted by the FBI, arrested in Mazatlán ‘El Cubano,’ leader of a Sinaloa Cartel cell wanted by the FBI, arrested in Mazatlán
Cartels January 15, 2026

‘El Cubano,’ leader of a Sinaloa Cartel cell wanted by the FBI, arrested in Mazatlán

Daniel Alfredo 'N,' alias El Cubano, was arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. He ... more

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‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison ‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison
Cartels October 18, 2026

‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison

Iván ‘N’—known as ‘El Cromo’—will remain in pretrial detention. He is the ... more

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“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured. “El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.
Cartels March 2, 2026

“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, announced the ... more

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‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa ‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa
Cartels February 4, 2026

‘El Compa Güero’ Arrested for Attack Against MC Deputies in Sinaloa

Federal authorities arrested Jesús Emir 'N', alias El Compa Güero or Radio ... more

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‘El Comandante’ and 15 Others Arrested in Murders of B-King and DJ Regio Clown ‘El Comandante’ and 15 Others Arrested in Murders of B-King and DJ Regio Clown
Cartels October 31, 2025

‘El Comandante’ and 15 Others Arrested in Murders of B-King and DJ Regio Clown

A total of 16 people, including 'El Comandante,' the alleged co-perpetrator of ... more

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“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities “El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities
Cartels October 3, 2025

“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities

Federal forces arrested Alejandro "N," alias "El Chuacheneger" or "El Diablito," this ... more

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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

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