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Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa? Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa?
Cartels January 29, 2026

Who is “El Palillo,” the Mayito Flaco operative arrested in Sinaloa?

The Mexican Navy announced Wednesday the arrest of Israel Vizcarra Beltrán, alias ... more

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Dalai Lama Denies Link to Jeffrey Epstein After Appearing in Over 100 Records Dalai Lama Denies Link to Jeffrey Epstein After Appearing in Over 100 Records
Cartels February 8, 2026

Dalai Lama Denies Link to Jeffrey Epstein After Appearing in Over 100 Records

The Dalai Lama's office unequivocally denied any connection between the Tibetan spiritual ... more

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Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho,’ the world’s most wanted drug lord, is killed in a security operation Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho,’ the world’s most wanted drug lord, is killed in a security operation
Cartels February 22, 2026

Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho,’ the world’s most wanted drug lord, is killed in a security operation

  The Mexican government killed Rubén Nemesio Oseguera, alias El Mencho, the world’s ... more

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Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG
Cartels March 19, 2026

Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG

The power structure of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is undergoing ... more

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The CIA is now targeting Rocha’s son-in-law for his access to Pemex’s pipeline network. The CIA is now targeting Rocha’s son-in-law for his access to Pemex’s pipeline network.
Cartels May 1, 2026

The CIA is now targeting Rocha’s son-in-law for his access to Pemex’s pipeline network.

The investigation against the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya—accused by a ... more

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“El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking “El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking
Cartels May 15, 2026

“El Jardinero” Faces New Charges of Money Laundering and Methamphetamine Trafficking

Audías Flores Silva—known in the organized crime underworld as "El Jardinero" (The ... more

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Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana
Cartels June 1, 2026

Drugs Hidden in Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables on Routes from Nayarit to Tijuana

Recent federal operations have documented the use of refrigerated cargo trucks carrying ... more

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Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders
Cartels June 9, 2026

Mayor of Escuinapa Admits Violence Has Overwhelmed Authorities After Armed Attacks and Murders

Violence has escalated in the municipality of Escuinapa, Sinaloa, since the end ... more

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Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa
Cartels June 15, 2026

Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa

Searching mothers reported the discovery of five clandestine graves containing five bodies ... more

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Methamphetamine, the Third Most Used Drug in Mexico City Methamphetamine, the Third Most Used Drug in Mexico City
Cartels June 29, 2026

Methamphetamine, the Third Most Used Drug in Mexico City

The seizure of methamphetamine on the streets of the nation's capital places ... more

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Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI
Cartels July 6, 2026

Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI

Few events in recent history have simultaneously impacted diplomacy, local politics, and ... more

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The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons
Cartels July 13, 2026

The Plea Deals of Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán: How the U.S. Negotiated Cooperation with Two of “El Chapo’s” Sons

The U.S. government secured agreements from Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquín Guzmán ... more

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