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“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured “El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured
Cartels June 6, 2026

“El Killis”—a priority target and alleged instigator of violence in León and Silao—captured

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has captured Juan Carlos "N," alias "El ... more

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US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice
Cartels July 18, 2026

US Ambassador Highlights Cooperation with Mexico: Over 300 Fugitives Handed Over to Face Justice

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson stated that bilateral security cooperation between ... more

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With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada
Cartels July 24, 2026

With a radio and books: life inside a US prison for “El Mayo” Zambada

Since September 14, 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been registered with ... more

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Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California
Cartels August 20, 2026

Mexico and the DEA Seize Millions of Fentanyl Pills from “Los Rusos” in Mexicali, Baja California

Mexican authorities seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills—equivalent to 4 million doses—in ... more

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Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported
Cartels September 21, 2026

Search underway for four missing youths in Zapopan; possible abduction reported

Four young men were reported missing after their families lost contact with ... more

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“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S. “La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.
Cartels May 15, 2026

“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.

Lucero Sánchez—better known as “La Chapodiputada” (The Chapo-Congresswoman)—has reappeared with new statements ... 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 Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’ ‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’
Cartels July 27, 2026

‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’

Federal forces arrested Ricardo Ozuna Tirado, alias 'El Tío,' in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. ... more

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“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010 “El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010
Cartels July 21, 2026

“El Mayo” Zambada and Ciudad Juárez: the turf war that left over 3,000 dead in 2010

The life sentence handed down to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the ... more

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Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit
Cartels June 18, 2026

Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit

Audias Flores Silva, alias “El Jardinero,” was denied an *amparo* (a legal ... more

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“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested “Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels June 25, 2026

“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested

Ernesto Rafael "N"—alias "Sierra 1"—was arrested after being identified as the alleged ... more

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Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley
Cartels August 12, 2026

Alleged “Los Rusos” operative linked to “La Mayiza” arrested in Mexicali Valley

State and federal authorities arrested Felipe de Jesús—known as "El Canelo"—in the ... more

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