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Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists
Cartels March 3, 2026

Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists

The US Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert for the thousands ... more

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Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali
Cartels April 11, 2026

Arrest Reported of “El Mike,” Operator for the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Rusos” Faction in Mexicali

Miguel Germán Martínez Rangel, known as “El Mike,” was reportedly arrested on ... more

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Authorities Find 171 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine Hidden in a Truck’s Fuel Tanks in Chiapas Authorities Find 171 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine Hidden in a Truck’s Fuel Tanks in Chiapas
Cartels October 16, 2026

Authorities Find 171 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine Hidden in a Truck’s Fuel Tanks in Chiapas

Mexican authorities seized 171.42 kilograms of suspected cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer's ... more

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3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network 3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network
Cartels May 7, 2025

3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network

Federal agents dismantle one of the most dangerous fentanyl trafficking operations in ... more

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Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo
Cartels May 29, 2025

Five Bodies Found in Reynosa; Confirmed to Be Members of Grupo Fugitivo

After more than 70 hours of searching for the five members of ... more

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This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated
Cartels June 18, 2025

This is how the CJNG “corridor” that trafficked chemicals to China, India, and Turkey operated

On February 23, 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the sentencing ... more

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US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking
Cartels July 4, 2025

US accuses JC Jr. of drug trafficking and Mexico of arms trafficking

Julio César Chávez Jr., son of Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez, was ... more

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“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan “El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan
Cartels July 16, 2025

“El Kateo,” Second in Command to CAF’s “El Flaquito,” Arrested in Zapopan

The Municipal Police of Zapopan, Jalisco, arrested alleged drug trafficker Diego Abel ... more

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To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta
Cartels August 4, 2025

To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta

Israel Vallarta was released from the Altiplano prison in the State of ... more

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‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured ‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured
Cartels August 18, 2025

‘El M40,’ leader of the Gulf Cartel linked to the murder of members of the Fugitive Group, recaptured

Federal agents assigned to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, recaptured Ulises "N," alias "El Fayuca" ... more

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Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison
Cartels September 16, 2025

Natanael Cano Investigated for Allegedly Singing at a Party Inside a Hermosillo Prison

Singer Natanael Cano is being investigated for allegedly hosting a party inside ... more

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B-King and Regio Clown Boarded a Mercedes-Benz Before Being Found Dead B-King and Regio Clown Boarded a Mercedes-Benz Before Being Found Dead
Cartels September 24, 2025

B-King and Regio Clown Boarded a Mercedes-Benz Before Being Found Dead

Colombian musicians B-King and Regio Clown DJ boarded a taxi and then ... more

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