Category: Cartels
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Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons
Cartels September 21, 2026

Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons

A judge sentenced Francisco Javier Chapa Maldonado—alias "El Cholo," a member of ... more

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CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.” CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”
Cartels October 21, 2026

CJNG gunmen boasted on social media about the death of a hitman from one of the armed wings of “La Mayiza.”

In the municipality of Jerez, Zacatecas, messages circulated via channels linked to ... 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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222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum 222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum
Cartels June 20, 2025

222 Mexicans detained in ICE raids: Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 222 Mexicans have been detained in immigration ... more

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The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez
Cartels July 6, 2025

The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez

Amid the spotlight currently shining on Julio César Chávez Jr., who faces ... 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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Tecate Police Director Receives Death Threats with Narcomantas in Tijuana Tecate Police Director Receives Death Threats with Narcomantas in Tijuana
Cartels September 8, 2025

Tecate Police Director Receives Death Threats with Narcomantas in Tijuana

The appearance of two narcomantas with explicit threats against the director of ... more

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The CJNG are officially the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, surpassing the Sinaloa Cartel The CJNG are officially the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, surpassing the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels September 18, 2025

The CJNG are officially the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, surpassing the Sinaloa Cartel

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," is officially the most ... more

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Venezuelan model who was with B-King prior to his murder disappears in Mexico City Venezuelan model who was with B-King prior to his murder disappears in Mexico City
Cartels September 26, 2025

Venezuelan model who was with B-King prior to his murder disappears in Mexico City

While authorities continue their investigation into the murders of Colombian singer Bayron ... more

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US Sanctions 12 Mexican Companies Linked to Los Chapitos; Allegedly Supplying Chemical Precursors US Sanctions 12 Mexican Companies Linked to Los Chapitos; Allegedly Supplying Chemical Precursors
Cartels October 6, 2025

US Sanctions 12 Mexican Companies Linked to Los Chapitos; Allegedly Supplying Chemical Precursors

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ... more

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