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“I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex “I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex
Cartels September 24, 2025

“I don’t trust anyone”: the Colombian singer’s last WhatsApp message before being murdered in Edomex

The discovery of the bodies of Colombian musicians B-King (Bayron Sánchez Salazar) ... more

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“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations “I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations
Cartels January 29, 2026

“I am not a criminal”: Carlos Torres, ex-husband of Marina del Pilar, denies accusations

Carlos Torres Torres, ex-husband of the Governor of Baja California (BC), Marina ... more

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“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez “He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez
Cartels July 31, 2026

“He had threatened her”: Son of “El R1” linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez

The arrest of "El R1"—identified as the alleged mastermind behind the murder ... more

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“Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco “Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco
Cartels September 3, 2025

“Frany is happy and likes to help people,” says mother of missing artist in Jalisco

Frany Arteaga, 35, has an easy smile and an energy that, according ... more

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“Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured. “Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured.
Cartels September 5, 2026

“Firulais,” an alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting an attack against De la Espriella, has been captured.

Abelardo de la Espriella announced the arrest of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas—alias "Firu" ... more

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“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa “El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels July 31, 2026

“El Yukito,” son of “El Yuko,” arrested in Navy operation in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy arrested Rosario Fidel Angulo Salazar—alias ... more

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“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US “El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US
Cartels June 25, 2025

“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US

On June 24, 2025, Judge Jean Marie Azrack of the Federal District ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture “El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture
Cartels October 7, 2026

“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture

On the night of October 5, personnel from the Secretariat of National ... more

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“El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged “El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged
Cartels October 14, 2026

“El Tanque,” a key operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, formally charged

On Tuesday, October 13, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) secured a formal ... more

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“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison “El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison
Cartels June 20, 2026

“El Químico”—one of 37 drug traffickers sent by Sheinbaum to the U.S.—dies in Brooklyn prison

Carlos Alberto Guerrero Mercado, alias "El Químico"—one of 37 alleged organized crime ... more

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“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega “El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega
Cartels October 18, 2026

“El Queso” Arrested in Taxco for the Kidnapping of a Relative of Mayor Juan Vega

In the early hours of Saturday, during an operation carried out by ... more

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