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‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’ ‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’
Cartels July 27, 2026

‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’

Federal forces arrested Ricardo Ozuna Tirado, alias 'El Tío,' in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. ... more

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Bodyguard of Farath Coronel—Alleged Perpetrator of the *Hoy* Contributor’s Murder—Arrested Bodyguard of Farath Coronel—Alleged Perpetrator of the *Hoy* Contributor’s Murder—Arrested
Cartels September 5, 2026

Bodyguard of Farath Coronel—Alleged Perpetrator of the *Hoy* Contributor’s Murder—Arrested

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) has arrested ... more

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US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels September 15, 2026

US Citizen Steve Shot Dead in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

A US citizen identified as Steve “N,” aged approximately 45, was shot ... more

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“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture “El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture
Cartels October 7, 2026

“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture

On the night of October 5, personnel from the Secretariat of National ... more

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Arrests Target the Los Rugrats Network Linked to La Mayiza in Sinaloa Arrests Target the Los Rugrats Network Linked to La Mayiza in Sinaloa
Cartels October 16, 2026

Arrests Target the Los Rugrats Network Linked to La Mayiza in Sinaloa

At least 19 alleged members of Los Rugrats were detained in Sinaloa ... more

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“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade “El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Flaco” Arrested in Chiapas; Authorities Seize Handgun and Fragmentation Grenade

Chiapas authorities say a judicially authorized operation in Acala led to El ... more

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La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos
Cartels May 7, 2025

La Mayiza and the Guasave Cartel, the factions that united against Los Chapitos

To confront the Los Chapitos faction, led by the sons of Joaquín ... more

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Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada
Cartels May 22, 2025

Unión Tepito and Fuerza Anti-Unión, the cartels hardest hit by Clara Brugada

Since Clara Brugada took office as Mexico City Mayor on October 5, ... more

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Relatives of Grupo Fugitivo Deny Prosecutor’s Office Account Relatives of Grupo Fugitivo Deny Prosecutor’s Office Account
Cartels May 30, 2025

Relatives of Grupo Fugitivo Deny Prosecutor’s Office Account

Although the Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office reported this Thursday on the discovery ... more

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Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikToker, was reportedly arrested by ICE in the US. Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikToker, was reportedly arrested by ICE in the US.
Cartels June 7, 2025

Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikToker, was reportedly arrested by ICE in the US.

Khaby Lame, the TikTok star of Senegalese origin and Italian nationality, was ... more

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‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador ‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador
Cartels June 19, 2025

‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, welcomed the Treasury Department's ... more

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‘Commander Richard’ Assassinated in Culiacán; He Was the Head of the Motorcycle Squad ‘Commander Richard’ Assassinated in Culiacán; He Was the Head of the Motorcycle Squad
Cartels July 17, 2025

‘Commander Richard’ Assassinated in Culiacán; He Was the Head of the Motorcycle Squad

A Culiacán Municipal Police commander was shot and killed on the night ... more

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Ovidio Guzmán visited Julio César Chávez Jr. during his training, revealed Nacho Beristáin Ovidio Guzmán visited Julio César Chávez Jr. during his training, revealed Nacho Beristáin
Cartels August 4, 2025

Ovidio Guzmán visited Julio César Chávez Jr. during his training, revealed Nacho Beristáin

Ignacio "Nacho" Beristáin, a leading figure in Mexican boxing and Hall of ... more

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Sunday of Terror: Violence Rocks Sinaloa with 17 Homicides in a Single Day Sunday of Terror: Violence Rocks Sinaloa with 17 Homicides in a Single Day
Cartels August 11, 2025

Sunday of Terror: Violence Rocks Sinaloa with 17 Homicides in a Single Day

The Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office reported that on Sunday, August 10, ... more

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