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ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer
Crime News July 7, 2026

ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer

Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado ... more

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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit
Cartels July 28, 2026

US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned over 50 individuals and ... more

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Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours
Crime News August 4, 2026

Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours

One femicide and three additional murders were reported within an eight-hour span ... more

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Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested
Cartels August 19, 2026

Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested

Fausto Corrales—the man who accompanied Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda on the day ... more

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A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event. A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.
Cartels September 9, 2026

A gunman executed Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero, during an event.

Amy Navarrete Arriola, a former mayoral candidate for Matías Romero representing the ... more

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“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar “El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar
Cartels September 17, 2026

“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar

In a nighttime operation designed to capture him, officers from the Western ... more

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‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested ‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested
Cartels October 4, 2026

‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested

Luis Adán 'N'—known as 'Isac' or '500'—a key associate of Franklin Ernesto ... more

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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration. The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.
Cartels October 25, 2026

The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.

United States security agencies—most notably the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—contributed intelligence to ... more

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How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa
Cartels November 2, 2026

How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa

A video captured by an onboard camera in an official SEDENA (Mexican ... more

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Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family
Cartels May 12, 2025

Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family

Blue shirt unbuttoned, scapular of the Holy Child of Atocha around his ... more

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