Category: Cartels
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Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances
Cartels April 14, 2026

Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances

With more than 133,000 people missing, 72,000 unidentified bodies, and an impunity ... more

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Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán
Cartels April 26, 2026

Tragedy and Farce in the Story of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán

El Chapo does not speak, but he certainly writes. More than once, ... more

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“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada “El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels May 2, 2026

“El Pío” Arrested in Ahome; Linked to Associate of “El Mayo” Zambada

Federal security agents arrested José Porfirio Díaz Medina—alias “El Pío”—in Ahome; he ... more

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Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is
Cartels May 11, 2026

Sheinbaum Confirms Rubén Rocha Moya’s Location and Reveals Where He Is

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the whereabouts of Rubén Rocha Moya—the ... more

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Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones
Cartels June 2, 2026

Marco Rubio Warns That Mexican Cartels Could Attack the United States with Drones

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate this Tuesday ... more

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Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats
Cartels June 11, 2026

Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats

Luis Ángel López Valdez, a journalist specializing in crime reporting and a ... 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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No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords
Cartels June 24, 2026

No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords

Los Chapitos—the Sinaloa Cartel’s last major kingpins known by name—have operated for ... more

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Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos
Cartels July 8, 2026

Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos

Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the death of "El Texas"—identified as a ... more

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“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured “El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured
Cartels July 16, 2026

“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured

Fernando de Jesús Ortiz Ávalos—alias "El Doctor" and an alleged operative for ... 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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“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán “The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán
Cartels August 10, 2026

“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán

In September 2022, influencer César Gastélum appeared on the podcast *Los Mafia*, ... more

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