Category: Cartels
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The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured. The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.
Cartels January 13, 2026

The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.

'Mexico City authorities executed an arrest warrant for criminal association against Sergio ... more

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“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations “I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations
Cartels January 29, 2026

“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations

Carlos Torres Torres, ex-husband of the Governor of Baja California (BC), Marina ... more

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Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel? Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel?
Cartels February 23, 2026

Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel?

The bullet that ended the criminal career of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias ... more

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Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa? Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?
Cartels March 19, 2026

Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?

On March 19, personnel from the Mexican Navy (Semar) arrested Mónica Zambada ... more

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‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City ‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City
Cartels April 1, 2026

‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City

Víctor Manuel Torres García—known as "El Güero" and/or "El Papirrín"—rose through the ... more

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Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores
Cartels April 26, 2026

Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores

Hundreds of people participated in a peaceful march on Saturday, April 25, ... more

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Cartels May 2, 2026

Rocha Moya requested a leave of absence as governor of Sinaloa: "I ... more

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In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind
Cartels May 11, 2026

In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind

The home of former Chihuahua Governor Javier Corral Jurado—located in Ciudad Juárez, ... more

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Judge dismisses “El Jardinero’s” *amparo* petition against possible “fast-track” handover to the US Judge dismisses “El Jardinero’s” *amparo* petition against possible “fast-track” handover to the US
Cartels June 10, 2026

Judge dismisses “El Jardinero’s” *amparo* petition against possible “fast-track” handover to the US

On June 9, 2026, Alejandro Latorre Lozano—First District Judge for Criminal Matters ... more

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Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants
Cartels June 30, 2026

Extortion rackets continue unabated in Michoacán; blow to lime growers and merchants

José Guadalupe Mora Chávez reported that the practice of extorting lime producers ... more

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