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Who were the Arellano Félix brothers?: The bloodthirsty cartel that shook Tijuana and the San Diego border Who were the Arellano Félix brothers?: The bloodthirsty cartel that shook Tijuana and the San Diego border
Cartels July 27, 2026

Who were the Arellano Félix brothers?: The bloodthirsty cartel that shook Tijuana and the San Diego border

The Arellano Félix organization, also known as the Tijuana Cartel, originated in ... more

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Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later
Cartels August 3, 2026

Julio César disappeared after leaving work at a Culiacán café; his body was found 12 days later

Julio César Arredondo Bojórquez, a 21-year-old architecture student, left his job at ... more

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They called her the “Narco-Satanist”: now she is simply Sara, the woman behind the case file. They called her the “Narco-Satanist”: now she is simply Sara, the woman behind the case file.
Cartels August 9, 2026

They called her the “Narco-Satanist”: now she is simply Sara, the woman behind the case file.

Sara’s story spans nearly four decades of incarceration. It is glamour during ... more

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Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder
Cartels August 18, 2026

Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson highlighted the arrest in Jalisco on ... more

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Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals
Cartels September 24, 2026

Juchitán Mayor Arrested in “Operation Swarm”; Accused of Ties to Criminals

Miguel Sánchez Altamirano (Morena), the mayor of Juchitán de Zaragoza, was arrested ... more

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Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers
Cartels October 11, 2026

Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers

Julieta Ramírez Padilla, Morena’s coordinator in Baja California and a hopeful for ... more

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‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison ‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison
Cartels October 18, 2026

‘El Cromo,’ a primary driver of violence in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, is sent to Altiplano prison

Iván ‘N’—known as ‘El Cromo’—will remain in pretrial detention. He is the ... more

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Tabasco Municipal Police Chief Arrested; Prosecutor Cites Drug, Bribery and Threat Allegations Tabasco Municipal Police Chief Arrested; Prosecutor Cites Drug, Bribery and Threat Allegations
Crime News October 23, 2026

Tabasco Municipal Police Chief Arrested; Prosecutor Cites Drug, Bribery and Threat Allegations

Five men were arrested over alleged fake police checkpoints used to rob ... more

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‘Narcocorridos’ Are Sounding Loud at US Concerts While Trump Revokes Visas for Singers ‘Narcocorridos’ Are Sounding Loud at US Concerts While Trump Revokes Visas for Singers
Cartels May 27, 2025

‘Narcocorridos’ Are Sounding Loud at US Concerts While Trump Revokes Visas for Singers

While narcocorridos are banned in some Mexican states and the US government ... more

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Americans Kidnapped in Mexico After Using Dating Apps in Tourist Areas Americans Kidnapped in Mexico After Using Dating Apps in Tourist Areas
Crime News June 3, 2025

Americans Kidnapped in Mexico After Using Dating Apps in Tourist Areas

On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a security ... more

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She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos. She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos.
Cartels June 11, 2025

She is makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías, one of the money launderers for Los Chapitos.

In an unexpected twist, professional makeup artist Sheila Paola Urías Vázquez has ... more

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Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro
Cartels June 22, 2025

Ranch of “El Barbas,” CJNG Leader, Searched in Zitácuaro

Members of the Army, the Michoacán Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the State ... more

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