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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him
Cartels May 28, 2026

FBI Arrested Alleged Ovidio Guzmán Bodyguard “El 18” After Narcocorridos Publicly Identified Him

Federal prosecutors say Irving Froilán León Alvarado worked inside Los Chapitos’ security ... more

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TikTok user Valeria Márquez murdered in Jalisco during live broadcast TikTok user Valeria Márquez murdered in Jalisco during live broadcast
Cartels May 14, 2025

TikTok user Valeria Márquez murdered in Jalisco during live broadcast

Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old woman, was murdered in an armed attack on ... more

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‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced ‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported that Teodoro García Simental, alias El ... more

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She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos. She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos.
Cartels June 11, 2025

She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos.

In an unexpected twist, professional makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías Vázquez has ... more

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Cartel kills taxi driver for not paying her ‘cuota’ in Veracruz Cartel kills taxi driver for not paying her ‘cuota’ in Veracruz
Cartels July 25, 2025

Cartel kills taxi driver for not paying her ‘cuota’ in Veracruz

Irma Hernández's last words before being found dead in Veracruz: "Comrades, pay ... more

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A hail of bullets, a fire, and fuel theft: the keys to the attack against Ernesto Vázquez in Reynosa A hail of bullets, a fire, and fuel theft: the keys to the attack against Ernesto Vázquez in Reynosa
Cartels August 6, 2025

A hail of bullets, a fire, and fuel theft: the keys to the attack against Ernesto Vázquez in Reynosa

Ernesto Cuitláhuac Vázquez Reyna, the delegate of the Attorney General's Office (FGR) ... more

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Ernesto Barajas of Enigma Norteño Murdered in Zapopan Ernesto Barajas of Enigma Norteño Murdered in Zapopan
Cartels August 19, 2025

Ernesto Barajas of Enigma Norteño Murdered in Zapopan

Singer, composer, and businessman Ernesto Barajas, leader and founder of the group ... more

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Alicia Villarreal to be defended by Emma Coronel and El Chapo Guzmán’s lawyer Alicia Villarreal to be defended by Emma Coronel and El Chapo Guzmán’s lawyer
Cartels September 2, 2025

Alicia Villarreal to be defended by Emma Coronel and El Chapo Guzmán’s lawyer

Immigration attorney Mariel Colón Miró announced that she will now represent Mexican ... more

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Hearing for Joaquín Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo,” postponed again in the US Hearing for Joaquín Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo,” postponed again in the US
Cartels September 9, 2025

Hearing for Joaquín Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo,” postponed again in the US

Joaquín Guzmán López, former leader of the Los Chapitos criminal cell, the ... more

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‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build ‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build
Cartels October 8, 2025

‘El Lazca’ is finally forgotten in the Hidalgo church that the Zetas leader helped build

Thirteen years after his death in Progreso, Coahuila, following a confrontation with ... more

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Miguel Bahena, Mayor of Pisaflores, Hidalgo, Assassinated Miguel Bahena, Mayor of Pisaflores, Hidalgo, Assassinated
Cartels October 21, 2025

Miguel Bahena, Mayor of Pisaflores, Hidalgo, Assassinated

The mayor of Pisaflores, Hidalgo, Miguel Bahena Solorzano, was assassinated Monday night ... more

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