Category: Cartels
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2026 World Cup Could Pause Hunt for CJNG Leader 2026 World Cup Could Pause Hunt for CJNG Leader
Cartels September 8, 2025

2026 World Cup Could Pause Hunt for CJNG Leader

The start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in ... more

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2 ‘narco-banners’ in Cabo purportedly threaten Americans visiting, living in Mexico 2 ‘narco-banners’ in Cabo purportedly threaten Americans visiting, living in Mexico
Cartels October 7, 2025

2 ‘narco-banners’ in Cabo purportedly threaten Americans visiting, living in Mexico

Two banners reportedly left behind by members of the Sinaloa cartel on ... more

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18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers 18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers
Cartels July 27, 2025

18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers

Blockades and burned vehicles disrupted the peace in the municipality of Rincón ... more

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16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero 16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero
Cartels September 7, 2026

16 Alleged Members of “Los Ardillos” Arrested Following the Murder of a National Guard Agent in Guerrero

The Guerrero State Attorney General's Office (FGE) arrested 16 alleged members of ... more

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13 People Arrested for the Murder of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, Brugada’s Collaborators 13 People Arrested for the Murder of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, Brugada’s Collaborators
Cartels August 20, 2025

13 People Arrested for the Murder of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, Brugada’s Collaborators

The capital's authorities reported the arrest of 13 people allegedly linked to ... more

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12 Members of “Los Caballeros Templarios” Indicted for Extorting Butchers and Avocado Growers in Uruapan, Michoacán 12 Members of “Los Caballeros Templarios” Indicted for Extorting Butchers and Avocado Growers in Uruapan, Michoacán
Cartels August 22, 2026

12 Members of “Los Caballeros Templarios” Indicted for Extorting Butchers and Avocado Growers in Uruapan, Michoacán

A supervisory judge has ordered the formal prosecution and mandatory pretrial detention ... 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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1,600 Baby Teeth Found in Clandestine Grave in Zacapu, Michoacán 1,600 Baby Teeth Found in Clandestine Grave in Zacapu, Michoacán
Cartels September 24, 2026

1,600 Baby Teeth Found in Clandestine Grave in Zacapu, Michoacán

Testimony from activist Margarita López—founder of the collective *Buscando Cuerpos en Todo ... more

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“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán “We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán
Cartels February 18, 2026

“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán

“We are death,” a group of soldiers says before slamming a young ... more

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“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán “The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán
Cartels August 10, 2026

“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán

In September 2022, influencer César Gastélum appeared on the podcast *Los Mafia*, ... more

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“SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana “SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana
Cartels November 1, 2025

“SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana

Federal authorities arrested Saúl “N,” alias “SS,” the head of a criminal ... more

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“Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco “Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco
Cartels March 16, 2026

“Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco

Security sources consulted by Infobae Mexico confirmed the arrest of José “N”—identified ... more

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“Mom!”… ‘El Donas’ of the Anti-Union Force breaks down in tears during his arrest in Mexico City “Mom!”… ‘El Donas’ of the Anti-Union Force breaks down in tears during his arrest in Mexico City
Cartels March 11, 2026

“Mom!”… ‘El Donas’ of the Anti-Union Force breaks down in tears during his arrest in Mexico City

Jesús Daniel ‘N’, alias ‘El Donas’ of the Anti-Union Force, broke down ... more

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“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza “Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza
Cartels January 9, 2026

“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza

The recent arrest of Pedro Inzunza Noriega, alias “El Sagitario” (The Sagittarius), ... more

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“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing “La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing
Cartels June 25, 2026

“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing

Servando Gómez Martínez, the former leader and founder of La Familia Michoacana, ... more

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“La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo” “La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo”
Cartels May 19, 2026

“La Tía” Arrested for Carlos Manzo’s Murder; She Was an Operative for “El Congo”

Wendy Fabiola 'N', alias “La Tía” (The Aunt), 35, was arrested for ... more

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