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Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa
Cartels April 28, 2026

Hitmen Execute Four Women Near Rafael Buelna Market in Downtown Culiacán, Sinaloa

Violence in Culiacán, Sinaloa, reached a critical point on the night of ... more

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Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada
Cartels May 5, 2026

Wife of Alejandro Flores Cacho—Leader of Sinaloa Cartel’s “Narco-Pilots”—Arrested in Canada

Diana Toro Díaz, identified by U.S. authorities as a financial operative for ... more

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The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger” The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”
Cartels May 18, 2026

The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”

The recent decision by federal judge William P. Dimitrouleas to deny “compassionate ... more

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American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border
Cartels June 13, 2026

American women were used as drug mules by the Chapitos to smuggle fentanyl across the border

Low-income or financially troubled American women were recruited in 2023 by members ... more

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Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada
Cartels July 6, 2026

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ Zambada

Sheinbaum announces detailed information to be released regarding the capture of ‘Mayo’ ... more

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The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts
Cartels July 19, 2026

The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts

Joaquín Guzmán Loera is distressed. Or at least, that is what he ... more

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Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive
Cartels August 24, 2026

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas, kidnapped in Baja California, found alive

Businessman Jesús Molina Vargas was found alive on the night of Sunday, ... more

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Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals
Cartels September 24, 2026

Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals

Miguel Sánchez Altamirano (Morena), the mayor of Juchitán de Zaragoza, was arrested ... more

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