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Bomb Attack Against the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Playas de Tijuana: Terrorism Investigation Opened Bomb Attack Against the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Playas de Tijuana: Terrorism Investigation Opened
Cartels October 16, 2025

Bomb Attack Against the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Playas de Tijuana: Terrorism Investigation Opened

The Baja California State Attorney General's Office (FGE) confirmed that the attack ... more

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Betrayals ‘hit’ Los Chapitos: “Turned over, their end is near,” they warn Betrayals ‘hit’ Los Chapitos: “Turned over, their end is near,” they warn
Cartels October 27, 2025

Betrayals ‘hit’ Los Chapitos: “Turned over, their end is near,” they warn

The Sinaloa Cartel's internal war has entered a phase of purges and ... more

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“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco “El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco
Cartels November 7, 2025

“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco

State and federal authorities arrested “El Apá,” also known as “El 10” ... more

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A “bloody” jacket like the one worn by El Chapo Guzmán goes on sale and sparks outrage on social media A “bloody” jacket like the one worn by El Chapo Guzmán goes on sale and sparks outrage on social media
Cartels November 15, 2025

A “bloody” jacket like the one worn by El Chapo Guzmán goes on sale and sparks outrage on social media

The Mexican fashion industry has been embroiled in controversy after a Mexican ... more

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“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured. “El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.
Cartels November 27, 2025

“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.

The Puebla Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) confirmed the arrest of Gabriel ... more

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Sheinbaum asks for patience while investigations into car bomb in Michoacán continue Sheinbaum asks for patience while investigations into car bomb in Michoacán continue
Cartels December 8, 2025

Sheinbaum asks for patience while investigations into car bomb in Michoacán continue

Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum asked for patience while the investigations into the car ... more

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US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says
Cartels December 18, 2025

US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says

The United States government sanctioned the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL) ... more

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Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’ Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’
Cartels December 26, 2025

Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’

A federal judge ordered pretrial detention for Mario Lindoro Elenes, alias "El ... more

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ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative
Cartels January 18, 2026

ICE is searching for Omar Guillermo Cuen Lugo, former federal police officer and Sinaloa Cartel operative

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an alert to locate ... more

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Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place
Cartels March 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta beaches see normal visitor numbers one week after violence; security remains in place

One week after the violence following the federal operation in which Nemesio ... more

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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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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

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Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán
Cartels April 29, 2026

Lone Hitman Caught on Video Executing Four Women in Cold Blood in Culiacán

The initial narrative surrounding the tragic incident in the Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood ... more

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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

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