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Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’ Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’
Cartels December 26, 2025

Pretrial Detention Ordered for Relatives of Iván Archivaldo, ‘El Chapito’

A federal judge ordered pretrial detention for Mario Lindoro Elenes, alias "El ... more

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The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured. The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.
Cartels January 13, 2026

The Monster of La Unión,’ an associate of ‘El Lunares,’ is captured.

'Mexico City authorities executed an arrest warrant for criminal association against Sergio ... more

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Alias ​​‘Nacho Vega,’ Alleged Leader and Financial Operator of the Gulf Cartel, Arrested in Tamaulipas Alias ​​‘Nacho Vega,’ Alleged Leader and Financial Operator of the Gulf Cartel, Arrested in Tamaulipas
Cartels January 20, 2026

Alias ​​‘Nacho Vega,’ Alleged Leader and Financial Operator of the Gulf Cartel, Arrested in Tamaulipas

Mexico’s Security Cabinet announced Tuesday the arrest in Tamaulipas of José Ignacio ... more

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Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato
Cartels January 28, 2026

Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato

The MILENIO newspaper team obtained exclusive videos of what happened after the ... more

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Who are the four tourists kidnapped in Mazatlán and what is known about their disappearance? Who are the four tourists kidnapped in Mazatlán and what is known about their disappearance?
Cartels February 6, 2026

Who are the four tourists kidnapped in Mazatlán and what is known about their disappearance?

The disappearance of four tourists in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, triggered a federal and ... more

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“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán “We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán
Cartels February 18, 2026

“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán

“We are death,” a group of soldiers says before slamming a young ... more

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Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas
Cartels March 1, 2026

Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas

In a major military and police operation carried out in the Zacatecas ... more

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Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG
Cartels March 23, 2026

Elite Group, the armed wing that consolidated Juan Carlos Valencia’s power in the CJNG

Juan Carlos Valencia González, alias “El 03,” “El R-3,” or “El Pelón,” ... more

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‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City ‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City
Cartels April 1, 2026

‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City

Víctor Manuel Torres García—known as "El Güero" and/or "El Papirrín"—rose through the ... more

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Terror in Ensenada: Hitmen Ambush and Execute Ángel Pantoja, the Head of Homicide Investigations Terror in Ensenada: Hitmen Ambush and Execute Ángel Pantoja, the Head of Homicide Investigations
Crime News April 25, 2026

Terror in Ensenada: Hitmen Ambush and Execute Ángel Pantoja, the Head of Homicide Investigations

On Friday morning, violence struck the ranks of the Baja California State ... more

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More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General
Cartels May 5, 2026

More Heads Roll in Sinaloa: Dámaso Castro Requests Leave from Post as Deputy Attorney General

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Sinaloa confirmed that Dámaso ... more

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Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos” Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos”
Cartels May 11, 2026

Guerrero: Mothers Spend May 10th Fleeing Escalating Violence by “Los Ardillos”

After five days of attacks—involving gunfire and explosives dropped from drones—by the ... more

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