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“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch “El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch
Cartels November 20, 2025

“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch

The murder of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo was allegedly orchestrated by ... 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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“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead. “El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.
Cartels November 18, 2025

“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.

Pedro González Rodríguez, a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San ... more

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“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor “El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor
Cartels May 13, 2026

“El Oaxaco” Arrested in Celaya; Wanted in Querétaro for Alleged Rape of a Minor

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Querétaro announced the execution ... more

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“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died. “El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.
Cartels January 29, 2026

“El Nene,” leader of Los Granados, linked to the Beltrán Leyva cartel in Guerrero, has died.

Rubén Granados Vargas, known as “El Nene” and leader of the Los ... more

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“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested “El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested
Cartels October 24, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” Killed in Sonora Operation; Four Arrested

Authorities say fugitive El Meny Carranza was killed and four people arrested ... more

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“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora “El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora
Cartels October 26, 2026

“El Meny Carranza” killed and four others arrested following an armed confrontation in San Antonio, Sonora

Francisco Manuel Romero Carranza, alias “El Meny” or “El Meny Carranza,” died ... more

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“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings “El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings
Cartels March 30, 2026

“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings

Nearly a month after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El ... 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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“El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa “El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa
Cartels October 28, 2025

“El Mayito Flaco” was not arrested in Durango: Rumor reveals the Los Chapitos crisis in Sinaloa

The alleged arrest of Ismael Zambada Sicairos—known in the criminal world as ... more

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“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán “El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán
Cartels February 19, 2026

“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán

Sinaloa authorities confirmed the arrest in Mazatlán of a man who escaped ... more

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“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged. “El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.
Cartels December 16, 2025

“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.

On Monday, December 15, the Sonora State Attorney General's Office (FGJES) announced ... more

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