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“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities “El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities
Cartels October 3, 2025

“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities

Federal forces arrested Alejandro "N," alias "El Chuacheneger" or "El Diablito," this ... more

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“El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest “El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest
Cartels May 16, 2025

“El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest

From being the most wanted drug lord by the United States government, ... 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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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested “El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested
Cartels October 19, 2025

“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested

Federal forces, in coordination with Morelos authorities, arrested Antonio Bautista Vargas, alias ... more

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“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar “El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar
Cartels September 17, 2026

“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar

In a nighttime operation designed to capture him, officers from the Western ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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“El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged “El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged
Cartels August 19, 2026

“El 20,” a Sinaloa Cartel regional boss operating in Mazatlán, formally charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) secured the formal indictment of Adrián "N"—alias ... 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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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

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