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“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing “La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing
Cartels June 25, 2026

“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing

Servando Gómez Martínez, the former leader and founder of La Familia Michoacana, ... more

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From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra” From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra”
Cartels July 17, 2026

From the Nuevo Laredo International Bridge to Ecatepec Prison: the record documenting the arrest of “El Ocra”

Agents from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) arrested David Vargas Rivera—alias “El ... more

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“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo “El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo
Cartels July 24, 2026

“El Jando,” a pilot for Los Chapitos, was not arrested on the day he flew “El Mayo” Zambada to the U.S., reveals Ioan Grillo

Attorney Jonathan Savella, who represents Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda—alias “El Jando,” a ... more

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Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested

On Saturday, August 1, the Mexican Army arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias “Poncho” ... more

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“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco “Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco
Cartels August 11, 2026

“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco

Lourdes Yhoana ‘N’ and Héctor Esaith ‘N’—mother and son linked to the ... more

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Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Cartels August 20, 2026

Search continues for four tourists from the State of Mexico missing since February in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

The investigation into the disappearance of four tourists from the State of ... more

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His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas
Cartels September 1, 2026

His mother made him pass off as an innocent victim, but William is a member of the CJNG who planted bombs in Zacatecas

The arrest of William Ariel Rangel Martínez, originally from Aguascalientes and for ... more

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The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González
Cartels September 21, 2026

The family of “El 03,” a CJNG leader: what is known about the alleged wife and children of Juan Carlos Valencia González

With Juan Carlos Valencia González—alias “El 03” or “El Pelón”—rising to a ... more

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“El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven” “El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven”
Cartels October 2, 2026

“El Cangreburguer” of La Familia Michoacana Captured in Milpa Alta; Identified as an Operative Linked to “El Seven”

The Mexico City Attorney General's Office (Fiscalía CDMX) arrested Uriel “N”—alias “El ... more

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The DEA already has a list: “They seek revenge on AMLO” The DEA already has a list: “They seek revenge on AMLO”
Cartels May 16, 2025

The DEA already has a list: “They seek revenge on AMLO”

Two agents from the DEA, the US anti-drug agency, have compiled a ... more

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US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina
Cartels June 4, 2025

US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detained 72 migrants at a ... more

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