Category: Cartels
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Cocaine Use Has Grown in the US, and “El Mencho” in the Mountains Is the Big Winner: WSJ Cocaine Use Has Grown in the US, and “El Mencho” in the Mountains Is the Big Winner: WSJ
Cartels September 17, 2025

Cocaine Use Has Grown in the US, and “El Mencho” in the Mountains Is the Big Winner: WSJ

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the big ... more

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This Is How B King and Regio Clown Were Tricked into Murder This Is How B King and Regio Clown Were Tricked into Murder
Cartels September 25, 2025

This Is How B King and Regio Clown Were Tricked into Murder

The famous Colombians B King and Regio Clown were allegedly tricked into ... more

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Chapiza-CJNG Mech4corta Identified Chapiza-CJNG Mech4corta Identified
Cartels October 5, 2025

Chapiza-CJNG Mech4corta Identified

Enrique Tadeo Herver Vargas, originally from Mexicali and born on February 27, ... more

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They demand an urgent search for and the return of a Sinaloan searcher alive. They demand an urgent search for and the return of a Sinaloan searcher alive.
Cartels October 16, 2025

They demand an urgent search for and the return of a Sinaloan searcher alive.

"Although, at this time, ARTICLE 19 has no record of prior threats, ... more

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Mariachi band kidnapped and tortured in Mexico City; 5 alleged perpetrators arrested Mariachi band kidnapped and tortured in Mexico City; 5 alleged perpetrators arrested
Cartels October 28, 2025

Mariachi band kidnapped and tortured in Mexico City; 5 alleged perpetrators arrested

The Mexico City Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC-CdMx) reported this Monday that it ... more

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Who is Jorge Antonio Sánchez Ortega, the second gunman arrested in the Luis Donaldo Colosio case? Who is Jorge Antonio Sánchez Ortega, the second gunman arrested in the Luis Donaldo Colosio case?
Cartels November 9, 2025

Who is Jorge Antonio Sánchez Ortega, the second gunman arrested in the Luis Donaldo Colosio case?

This Saturday, November 8, the arrest of Jorge Antonio Sánchez Ortega, the ... more

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Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa
Cartels November 16, 2025

Explosive Device Thrown into Event Hall in Navolato, Sinaloa

Armed individuals threw an explosive device into an event hall, injuring between ... 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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Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles. Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.
Cartels December 19, 2025

Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.

With an investment of less than 100,000 pesos, a criminal organization can ... more

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“El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court “El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court
Cartels December 26, 2025

“El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court

Rubén Oseguera González, known as "El Menchito" and son of Nemesio Oseguera ... more

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Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key
Cartels January 16, 2026

Fentanyl deaths drop 44.4% in the US; containment from Mexico key

The containment of fentanyl from Mexico, through record seizures and binational coordination ... more

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Miners Missing in Concordia, Sinaloa: Theories Behind the Kidnapping Miners Missing in Concordia, Sinaloa: Theories Behind the Kidnapping
Cartels February 3, 2026

Miners Missing in Concordia, Sinaloa: Theories Behind the Kidnapping

The disappearance of 14 mining workers in the municipality of Concordia, Sinaloa, ... more

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Colombian woman linked to “Golden Roma,” a cell connected to “La Chokiza” in Ecatepec, formally charged Colombian woman linked to “Golden Roma,” a cell connected to “La Chokiza” in Ecatepec, formally charged
Cartels February 13, 2026

Colombian woman linked to “Golden Roma,” a cell connected to “La Chokiza” in Ecatepec, formally charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported this Thursday, February 12, that it ... more

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Accordionist for Grupo Arraigado Murdered in Culiacán, Sinaloa Accordionist for Grupo Arraigado Murdered in Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels February 26, 2026

Accordionist for Grupo Arraigado Murdered in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Violence has once again struck the regional Mexican music scene. Julio César, ... more

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Mexico City: 120,000 Demand Justice for Victims Mexico City: 120,000 Demand Justice for Victims
Cartels March 9, 2026

Mexico City: 120,000 Demand Justice for Victims

With drums, conch shells sounding like war drums, green and purple scarves ... more

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¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok ¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok
Cartels May 26, 2025

¿Estás viva? Live Streams of Valeria Márquez Videos Spark Confusion on TikTok

Days after her murder, influencer Valeria Márquez reappeared on TikTok. Not through ... more

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Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed” Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed”
Cartels June 2, 2025

Frida Guzmán, granddaughter of “El Chapo,” makes her singing debut: “I have no reason to be ashamed”

Frida Sofía Guzmán Muñoz, granddaughter of former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El ... more