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A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event. A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.
Cartels September 9, 2026

A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.

Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero representing the ... more

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A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded. A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded.
Cartels March 2, 2026

A gold-colored coffin, a brass band, and more than 500 wreaths: this is how “El Mencho’s” funeral unfolded.

On Monday morning, the remains of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” ... more

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A blow to the Sinaloa Cartel: cocaine hidden in coffee beans seized A blow to the Sinaloa Cartel: cocaine hidden in coffee beans seized
Cartels May 26, 2025

A blow to the Sinaloa Cartel: cocaine hidden in coffee beans seized

In Sonora, federal authorities intercepted a tractor-trailer transporting more than 700 kilos ... 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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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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8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured 8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured
Cartels June 25, 2025

8 Massacred in Irapuato; 12 Seriously Injured

An armed group massacred eight people and seriously injured 12 more at ... more

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6 Keys to Understanding the Grupo Fugitivo Case: The Chronology, the Alleged Motive, and the Remaining Questions 6 Keys to Understanding the Grupo Fugitivo Case: The Chronology, the Alleged Motive, and the Remaining Questions
Cartels May 30, 2025

6 Keys to Understanding the Grupo Fugitivo Case: The Chronology, the Alleged Motive, and the Remaining Questions

The disappearance and subsequent discovery of five members of Grupo Fugitivo sparked ... more

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6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas 6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas
Cartels April 27, 2026

6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas

Carrying nearly a ton of cocaine, six foreign nationals were detained while ... more

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6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known 6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known
Cartels June 11, 2026

6 “Bola Costera” influencers go missing while traveling from Nayarit to Sinaloa: Here is what is known

Six content creators from Tuxpan, Nayarit, went missing this Wednesday while traveling ... more

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3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network 3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network
Cartels May 7, 2025

3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network

Federal agents dismantle one of the most dangerous fentanyl trafficking operations in ... more

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28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza 28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza
Cartels December 23, 2025

28th Parallel, War Zone Between Chapitos and Mayiza

The dispute between organized crime groups for control of drug trafficking and ... more

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28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán 28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán
Cartels August 9, 2026

28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán

A joint operation by the Inter-institutional Group resulted in the arrest of ... more

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24 Hours of Terror: Hospitals Under Fire in Culiacán 24 Hours of Terror: Hospitals Under Fire in Culiacán
Cartels September 9, 2025

24 Hours of Terror: Hospitals Under Fire in Culiacán

Three attacks on public and private healthcare institutions in Culiacán left six ... more

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222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum 222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum
Cartels June 20, 2025

222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 222 Mexicans have been detained in immigration ... more

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