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8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion 8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion
Cartels June 18, 2026

8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion

A joint operation between the Secretariat of Public Security and the Chiapas ... more

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Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit
Cartels June 18, 2026

Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit

Audias Flores Silva, alias “El Jardinero,” was denied an *amparo* (a legal ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant
Cartels June 17, 2026

Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant

On June 16, 2026, personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) ... more

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11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged 11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged
Cartels June 17, 2026

11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced that formal proceedings have been initiated ... 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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Double nightmare: Son of a ‘madre buscadora’ abducted while she was already looking for another missing son Double nightmare: Son of a ‘madre buscadora’ abducted while she was already looking for another missing son
Cartels June 16, 2026

Double nightmare: Son of a ‘madre buscadora’ abducted while she was already looking for another missing son

Violence has struck a family in Salamanca, Guanajuato, once again. David Armenta ... more

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Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free. Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free.
Cartels June 16, 2026

Gail Grant, the American involved in a confusing case with minors in Bogotá, is free.

A judge released the American citizen who was arrested after being implicated ... more

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US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels June 16, 2026

US Man Sentenced to Associate of “Doña Lupe,” Woman Dedicated to Migrant Smuggling and Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

Raúl Saucedo Huipio, a 51-year-old resident of Mexicali, Baja California, was sentenced ... more

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