Category: Cartels
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Jesús Vargas, Abasolo Police Commander, Killed in Armed Attack in Pénjamo, Guanajuato Jesús Vargas, Abasolo Police Commander, Killed in Armed Attack in Pénjamo, Guanajuato
Cartels June 10, 2026

Jesús Vargas, Abasolo Police Commander, Killed in Armed Attack in Pénjamo, Guanajuato

Jesús Vargas, a commander with the Abasolo Municipal Police, was killed this ... more

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US seizes 43,000 rounds of ammunition at Mariposa, Arizona border crossing US seizes 43,000 rounds of ammunition at Mariposa, Arizona border crossing
Cartels June 23, 2026

US seizes 43,000 rounds of ammunition at Mariposa, Arizona border crossing

U.S. authorities seized 43,000 rounds of ammunition at the Mariposa, Arizona border ... 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 Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun “El Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun
Cartels July 30, 2026

“El Pollero,” member of “Los Tanzanios,” captured in Iztapalapa with drugs and a submachine gun

Mexico City authorities arrested "El Pollero"—an alleged member of the criminal cell ... more

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Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia
Cartels August 18, 2026

Russia Warns of Alleged Plan to Link Moscow to Drug Cartels in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has warned of what it claims is ... more

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Emma Coronel’s financial activity on TikTok puts anti-money laundering controls to the test. Emma Coronel’s financial activity on TikTok puts anti-money laundering controls to the test.
Cartels August 28, 2026

Emma Coronel’s financial activity on TikTok puts anti-money laundering controls to the test.

Emma Coronel, wife of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has turned her social ... more

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“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar “El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar
Cartels September 17, 2026

“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar

In a nighttime operation designed to capture him, officers from the Western ... more

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El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal
Cartels May 12, 2025

El Chapo’s Family Surrenders to FBI: 17 Relatives Flee to U.S. as Ovidio Cuts Deal

Mass Defection Shocks Sinaloa Cartel—Ex-Wife, Daughter, and Grandson of Drug Lord Turn ... more

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Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’ Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’
Cartels May 24, 2025

Delta 10″ Assassinated in Sonora: Death of Cartel Leader Signals Collapse of ‘Los Deltas’

Targeted by U.S. and Mexican authorities, Eleazar Pulido Landeros’ execution marks a ... more

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US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán
Cartels June 10, 2025

US Sanctions Los Chapitos and Their Operators in Mazatlán

The United States Department of the Treasury has financially sanctioned the Los ... more

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Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture
Cartels July 7, 2025

Natanael Cano Defends Corridos tumbados and Asserts They’re Part of Mexican Culture

Now that Natanael Cano is promoting his new album, "Porque la tarda," ... more

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