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“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured. “El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.
Cartels March 2, 2026

“El Congo,” a regional operative for a CJNG cell and implicated in the murder of Carlos Manzo, has been captured.

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, announced the ... more

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“El Chavo Félix” Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Federal Court in San Diego “El Chavo Félix” Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Federal Court in San Diego
Cartels June 28, 2026

“El Chavo Félix” Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Federal Court in San Diego

Juan Carlos Félix Gastélum, alias “El Chavo Félix,” son-in-law of Sinaloa Cartel ... more

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“El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court “El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court
Cartels August 14, 2025

“El Chavo Félix,” Son-in-Law of “El Mayo,” Appears in San Diego Court

Juan Carlos Félix Gastélum, alias “El Chavo Félix,” 42, son-in-law of Sinaloa ... more

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“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies
Cartels May 14, 2026

“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies

The Sinaloa Cartel is waging a fratricidal war that has left nearly ... more

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“El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction “El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction
Cartels May 4, 2026

“El Chapo” Guzmán Sends Letter Requesting Extradition to Mexico Following U.S. Conviction

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, ... more

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“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake” “El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”
Cartels May 20, 2026

“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”

Gerardo Rincón Flores, the lawyer representing Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in Mexico, ... more

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“El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate “El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate
Cartels November 3, 2025

“El Cando,” Key Operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, Killed in Over 50 Bullets in Tecate

An armed group murdered Alejandro Castañeda Hernández, alias “El Cando,” identified as ... more

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“El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch “El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch
Cartels January 8, 2026

“El Botox” Reappears in Video: Accuses Lime Growers of Abuse and Sends Message to Sheinbaum and García Harfuch

César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, known as “El Botox” and identified as the ... more

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“El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested “El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested
Cartels December 22, 2025

“El Betito,” Nephew of Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, Former Gulf Cartel Leader, Arrested

Mario Alberto Cárdenas Medina, alias “El Beto,” “El Betito,” or “El Betillo,” ... more

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“El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols “El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Armadillo” Arrested in Southern Puebla as Authorities Expand Patrols

Puebla police and Navy personnel detained David “N,” known as El Armadillo, ... more

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“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco “El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco
Cartels November 7, 2025

“El Apá,” CJNG Operator and Right-Hand Man of “El Charro,” Arrested in Jalisco

State and federal authorities arrested “El Apá,” also known as “El 10” ... more

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“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos “El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos
Cartels January 14, 2026

“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos

Authorities in Morelos reported the arrest of a man identified as the ... more

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“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted. “Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.
Cartels December 14, 2025

“Dumbo,” CJNG plaza boss in Quintana Roo, and three alleged members of the criminal group are being prosecuted.

Miguel Alexander “N,” alias “Dumbo,” alleged plaza boss for the Jalisco New ... more

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“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured “Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured
Cartels December 19, 2025

“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured

Armando “G,” identified as “Delta 1” and considered by Mexican authorities to ... more

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“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested. “Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.
Cartels October 23, 2026

“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.

Personnel from the National Guard’s Special Reaction and Intervention Force and the ... more

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