Category: Cartels
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What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs? What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs?
Cartels December 6, 2025

What is ‘Fentanyl Free America,’ the new US campaign to end synthetic drugs?

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched a campaign called Fentanyl Free ... more

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Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo? Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo?
Cartels December 25, 2025

Who is “Valdo,” the Los Chapitos member close to “El Chore” and linked to the Culiacanazo?

On December 24, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced the 20-year prison ... more

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Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito? Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito?
Cartels January 22, 2026

Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito?

Over the years, the criminal organization La Unión Tepito has had various ... more

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Emma Coronel requests early termination of her probation in the US Emma Coronel requests early termination of her probation in the US
Cartels January 30, 2026

Emma Coronel requests early termination of her probation in the US

Emma Coronel, wife of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has requested that the ... more

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Between Killings and Arrests, “La Mayiza” Suffers Heavy Blows in 24 Hours Between Killings and Arrests, “La Mayiza” Suffers Heavy Blows in 24 Hours
Cartels March 20, 2026

Between Killings and Arrests, “La Mayiza” Suffers Heavy Blows in 24 Hours

In less than 24 hours, the “La Mayiza” faction, identified as one ... more

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The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she? The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she?
Cartels April 2, 2026

The mystery of the young blonde woman who was with “El Mencho” hours before his death: who is she?

In the final stretch of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes's life, "El Mencho," the ... more

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Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith” Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith”
Cartels April 15, 2026

Mayor of Taxco reappears after kidnapping with his father: “You cling to your faith”

The municipal president of Taxco de Alarcón, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza, reappeared ... more

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Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers
Cartels May 24, 2025

Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers

Misael Galván Moral, a 23-year-old fruit vendor, is demanding justice after being ... more

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“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho. “Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.
Cartels June 10, 2025

“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.

In February 2025, a Federal Forces operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, targeted the ... more

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US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones
Cartels July 23, 2025

US Officials Fear Mexican Cartels Will Attack the Border with Drones

US security officials indicated on July 22 that they fear Mexican cartels ... more

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Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing
Cartels August 5, 2025

Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing

Three young people—a woman and two men—were reported missing early Monday morning ... more

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Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration
Cartels August 13, 2025

Mexico says 26 capos extradited to US were requested by Trump administration

Mexico sent 26 alleged cartel figures to face justice in the United ... more

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Jorge Hernández of Los Tigres del Norte Suffers Heavy Fall in Concert Jorge Hernández of Los Tigres del Norte Suffers Heavy Fall in Concert
Cartels August 19, 2025

Jorge Hernández of Los Tigres del Norte Suffers Heavy Fall in Concert

During his performance at the 2025 San Luis Potosí National Fair (FENAPO), ... more

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El Chapo’s relatives attack Chávez Jr.; provide information to the US El Chapo’s relatives attack Chávez Jr.; provide information to the US
Cartels August 30, 2025

El Chapo’s relatives attack Chávez Jr.; provide information to the US

At the arraignment hearing, Chávez Jr.'s defense attorney revealed that the federal ... more

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