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“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing “La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing
Cartels June 25, 2026

“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing

Servando Gómez Martínez, the former leader and founder of La Familia Michoacana, ... more

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Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán
Cartels July 2, 2026

Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán

A judge formally charged Alfredo “N,” alias “Sierra 2,” and his alleged ... more

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Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City
Crime News July 8, 2026

Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City

Former Pemex director Víctor Rodríguez Padilla was arrested in the Benito Juárez ... more

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Flyers targeting “Los Chapitos” dropped in Sinaloa; Peso Pluma and Markitos Toys named Flyers targeting “Los Chapitos” dropped in Sinaloa; Peso Pluma and Markitos Toys named
Cartels July 18, 2026

Flyers targeting “Los Chapitos” dropped in Sinaloa; Peso Pluma and Markitos Toys named

On January 9, reports emerged that flyers were dropped targeting a group ... more

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Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Cartels July 29, 2026

Four gunmen were arrested following a pursuit in the community of El Recreo, Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

A joint operation carried out by the Inter-institutional Group resulted in the ... more

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From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training
Cartels August 19, 2026

From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training

The internal conflict within the Sinaloa Cartel between the "Los Mayos" and ... more

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The Unresolved Death of Karla Margarita Pérez, the Medical Student Who Disappeared in Zapopan The Unresolved Death of Karla Margarita Pérez, the Medical Student Who Disappeared in Zapopan
Cartels September 18, 2026

The Unresolved Death of Karla Margarita Pérez, the Medical Student Who Disappeared in Zapopan

During the three days Karla Margarita Pérez was missing, her family never ... more

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Guerrero Municipal Official Samuel Benítez Cantorán Arrested Over Alleged Ties to Los Tlacos. Guerrero Municipal Official Samuel Benítez Cantorán Arrested Over Alleged Ties to Los Tlacos.
Crime News October 25, 2026

Guerrero Municipal Official Samuel Benítez Cantorán Arrested Over Alleged Ties to Los Tlacos.

Former Guerrero Official Accused of Forcing Merchants to Buy Basic Food Products Authorities ... more

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