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“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested “El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested
Cartels December 17, 2025

“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested

Days after businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú decided to relocate the Miss Universe ... more

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“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG “El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG
Cartels August 13, 2026

“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG

Cristian Martín Medina García, alias “El Vikingo”—a 25-year-old professional boxer trained by ... more

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“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case “El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case
Cartels October 16, 2026

“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case

Mexican authorities arrest Erick “El Trébol” near Querétaro International Airport on a ... more

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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms “El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms
Cartels July 14, 2026

“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms

Cristhian Guadalupe “N”—alias “El Texas”—identified as the local leader (*jefe de plaza*) ... more

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“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured. “El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.
Cartels November 27, 2025

“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.

The Puebla Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) confirmed the arrest of Gabriel ... more

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“El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa “El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa
Cartels October 19, 2026

“El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense and the Sinaloa Secretariat of ... more

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“El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca “El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca
Cartels October 28, 2026

“El Semáforo,” Alleged Successor to CJNG Operator “El Tanque,” Arrested in Oaxaca

Federal forces arrested El Semáforo and an alleged logistics operator in Oaxaca; ... more

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“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested “El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested
Cartels November 25, 2025

“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested

The Quintana Roo State Attorney General's Office (FGE) reported the arrest of ... more

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“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch “El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch
Cartels November 20, 2025

“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch

The murder of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo was allegedly orchestrated by ... more

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“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada “El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels May 2, 2026

“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada

Federal security agents arrested José Porfirio Díaz Medina—alias “El Pío”—in Ahome; he ... more

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“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead. “El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.
Cartels November 18, 2025

“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.

Pedro González Rodríguez, a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San ... more

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“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor “El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor
Cartels May 13, 2026

“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Querétaro announced the execution ... more

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“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died. “El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.
Cartels January 29, 2026

“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.

Rubén Granados Vargas, known as “El Nene” and leader of the Los ... more

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