Category: Cartels
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“La Piruja,” Alleged High-Ranking Member of Los Rusos, Captured in Baja California “La Piruja,” Alleged High-Ranking Member of Los Rusos, Captured in Baja California
Cartels December 21, 2025

“La Piruja,” Alleged High-Ranking Member of Los Rusos, Captured in Baja California

During an operation carried out by state, federal, and military agents, Javier ... more

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“La China” was reported missing but was a CJNG recruiter in Zacatecas: what is known about the case “La China” was reported missing but was a CJNG recruiter in Zacatecas: what is known about the case
Cartels August 26, 2026

“La China” was reported missing but was a CJNG recruiter in Zacatecas: what is known about the case

Liliana Elizabeth Arceo García, 23, alias “La China,” was charged with human ... more

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“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S. “La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.
Cartels May 15, 2026

“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.

Lucero Sánchez—better known as “La Chapodiputada” (The Chapo-Congresswoman)—has reappeared with new statements ... more

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“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán “Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán
Cartels December 15, 2025

“Jaguar,” Leader of Criminal Cell Linked to Los Mayos of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arrested in Culiacán

Federal authorities reported the arrest of a man identified as the alleged ... more

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“I’ve never made deals”: ​​Celaya mayor admits meeting with criminal group but denies complicity “I’ve never made deals”: ​​Celaya mayor admits meeting with criminal group but denies complicity
Cartels November 26, 2025

“I’ve never made deals”: ​​Celaya mayor admits meeting with criminal group but denies complicity

The mayor of Celaya, Guanajuato, Juan Miguel Ramírez Sánchez, acknowledged that, before ... more

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“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV “I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV
Cartels October 14, 2026

“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV

An alleged hitman for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) confessed to ... more

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“I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture “I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture
Cartels June 11, 2025

“I Am the Mouse”: The Ballad That Betrayed Ovidio Guzmán and Led to His Capture

Few criminals in Mexico have achieved public notoriety as quickly as Ovidio ... more

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“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez “I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez
Cartels August 22, 2026

“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez

Francisco Álvarez, son of criminal leader Ramón Álvarez Ayala—alias “El R1”—has declared ... more

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“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum. “I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.
Cartels June 10, 2026

“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.

Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna—accused of participating in a criminal network ... more

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“Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending “Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending
Cartels January 25, 2026

“Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending

This Saturday, January 24, Nancy “N,” an alleged operator for a faction ... more

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