Category: Cartels
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Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals
Cartels September 24, 2026

Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals

Miguel Sánchez Altamirano (Morena), the mayor of Juchitán de Zaragoza, was arrested ... more

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From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate
Cartels September 23, 2026

From Michoacán to Jalisco: the areas where CJNG hitmen loyal to ‘El Tío Lako’ operate

In August, the cell led by Heraclio Guerrero Martínez—known as "El Tío ... more

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‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa ‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels September 22, 2026

‘El Peli’, a relevant financial operator for Los Chapitos, is arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Jesús Antonio 'N', alias El Peli, a relevant operator of Genaro Aarón ... more

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Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year
Cartels September 22, 2026

Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year

Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC) captured four Salvadoran nationals—alleged members of the ... more

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“Sheinbaum assured me there will be no impunity,” says Elvis Guerra, designer of the President’s dress “Sheinbaum assured me there will be no impunity,” says Elvis Guerra, designer of the President’s dress
Cartels September 21, 2026

“Sheinbaum assured me there will be no impunity,” says Elvis Guerra, designer of the President’s dress

Muxe designer Elvis Guerra reported that President Claudia Sheinbaum personally contacted him ... more

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Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported
Cartels September 21, 2026

Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported

Four young men were reported missing after their families lost contact with ... more

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The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González
Cartels September 21, 2026

The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González

With Juan Carlos Valencia González—alias “El 03” or “El Pelón”—rising to a ... more

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Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons
Cartels September 21, 2026

Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons

A judge sentenced Francisco Javier Chapa Maldonado—alias "El Cholo," a member of ... more

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Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices
Cartels September 20, 2026

Estefani, the “Narco-Barbie” from Monterrey, Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Alongside Accomplices

Estefani “N”—known on social media as “La Barbie de la Alianza”—was arrested ... more

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Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas
Cartels September 18, 2026

Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas

Panter Bélico performed *corridos* dedicated to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (alias “El Mencho”), ... more

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US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days
Cartels September 18, 2026

US Citizen José Antonio Castro Meza Missing in Sinaloa for Two Days

José Antonio Castro Meza, a US citizen, has been missing in Sinaloa ... more

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