Category: Cartels
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“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested “El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested

Authorities say fugitive El Meny Carranza was killed and four people arrested ... more

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“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora “El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora
Cartels October 26, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora

Francisco Manuel Romero Carranza, alias “El Meny” or “El Meny Carranza,” died ... more

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“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings “El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings
Cartels March 30, 2026

“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings

Nearly a month after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El ... more

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“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010 “El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010
Cartels July 21, 2026

“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010

The life sentence handed down to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the ... more

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“El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa “El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa
Cartels October 28, 2025

“El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa

The alleged arrest of Ismael Zambada Sicairos—known in the criminal world as ... more

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“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán “El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán
Cartels February 19, 2026

“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán

Sinaloa authorities confirmed the arrest in Mazatlán of a man who escaped ... more

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“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged. “El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.
Cartels December 16, 2025

“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.

On Monday, December 15, the Sonora State Attorney General's Office (FGJES) announced ... more

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“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S. “El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.
Cartels May 12, 2026

“El Jando,” Narco-Pilot for Los Chapitos, Reaches Plea Deal with the U.S.

Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando” or “El Jondo”—the personal pilot for ... more

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“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo “El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo
Cartels July 24, 2026

“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo

Attorney Jonathan Savella, who represents Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando,” a ... more

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“El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois “El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois
Cartels November 28, 2025

“El Güero,” son of El Chapo Guzmán, to plead guilty in Chicago, Illinois

Joaquín Guzmán López, known as “El Güero” and son of Joaquín “El ... more

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“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities “El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities
Cartels December 19, 2025

“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities

US authorities identified Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez Ochoa, alias “El Guacho,” as the ... more

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“El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla “El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla
Cartels January 7, 2026

“El Gordo” and Eight Members of CJNG’s La Barredora Arrested in Puebla

A total of nine individuals, alleged members of the La Barredora criminal ... more

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“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán “El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán
Cartels June 2, 2026

“El Gabito” or “El 80,” Regional Leader of Los Chapitos in Southern Sinaloa, Arrested in Mazatlán

Gabriel Nicolás “N,” alias “El Gabito” or “El 80”—identified as a leader ... 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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