Category: Cartels
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Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US
Cartels March 22, 2026

Hernán Bermúdez Requena insists on seeking legal protection against possible extradition to the US

Hernán Bermúdez Requena, alleged leader of the criminal group “La Barredora,” filed ... more

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Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case
Cartels March 20, 2026

Costa Rica Extradites Former Judge in Landmark U.S. Drug Case

Costa Rica extradites citizens to US under a new law targeting drug ... more

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The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada
Cartels March 20, 2026

The milk brand produced by “El Mayo” in Sinaloa, named after his daughter Mónica Zambada

The arrest and subsequent release of Mónica del Rosario Zambada Niebla, daughter ... 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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Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa? Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?
Cartels March 19, 2026

Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?

On March 19, personnel from the Mexican Navy (Semar) arrested Mónica Zambada ... more

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Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released
Cartels March 19, 2026

Eleven killed in operation against ‘Los Mayos’ in Sinaloa; Zambada’s daughter detained and later released

The Mexican government's Security Cabinet confirmed that the Navy deployed an operation ... more

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Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo
Cartels March 19, 2026

Blow to La Mayiza: ‘La Barquita,’ Hitman Leader, Killed After Chase in Manzanillo

Members of the Mexican Navy and the Colima State Police killed César ... more

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Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico
Cartels March 19, 2026

Seven Criminals Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported on Wednesday, March 18, the arrest ... more

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Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG
Cartels March 19, 2026

Juan Carlos Valencia, “El Mencho’s” American stepson, is the new leader of the CJNG

The power structure of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is undergoing ... more

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Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities
Cartels March 17, 2026

Mazatlán Among the 61 Most Violent Municipalities

On Tuesday, March 10, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced at a press conference ... more

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Luis R. Conriquez Sang Corridos About “El Mencho” and Los Chapitos at Ring Royale 2026 Luis R. Conriquez Sang Corridos About “El Mencho” and Los Chapitos at Ring Royale 2026
Cartels March 16, 2026

Luis R. Conriquez Sang Corridos About “El Mencho” and Los Chapitos at Ring Royale 2026

The Ring Royale 2026 event at Arena Monterrey delivered more than just ... more

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“Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco “Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco
Cartels March 16, 2026

“Pepe,” CJNG Logistics Operator and Key Figure in Operation Against “El Mencho,” Arrested in Jalisco

Security sources consulted by Infobae Mexico confirmed the arrest of José “N”—identified ... more

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Police Kill “El Joker,” CJNG Hitman Boss in Colima, and 3 Others Police Kill “El Joker,” CJNG Hitman Boss in Colima, and 3 Others
Cartels March 15, 2026

Police Kill “El Joker,” CJNG Hitman Boss in Colima, and 3 Others

The Public Security Secretariat (SSP) of Colima announced that, during a confrontation ... more

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CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction
Cartels March 15, 2026

CJNG Reigns on the Border with Guatemala; Charges Up to 20,000 Pesos per Transaction

Since 2020, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), along with its affiliate ... more

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FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years
Cartels March 14, 2026

FGE to Seek Maximum Sentence for “La Tía”; Could Reach Up to 120 Years

On Friday, March 13, Baja California Attorney General Ma. Elena Andrade Ramírez ... more

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Laisha Michelle Oseguera González, Daughter of “El Mencho,” May Adopt Emma Coronel’s Strategy in the U.S. Laisha Michelle Oseguera González, Daughter of “El Mencho,” May Adopt Emma Coronel’s Strategy in the U.S.
Cartels March 13, 2026

Laisha Michelle Oseguera González, Daughter of “El Mencho,” May Adopt Emma Coronel’s Strategy in the U.S.

Scrutiny surrounding Laisha Michelle Oseguera González—the youngest daughter of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, ... more